Sloths, slugs and heffalump bumps-july13

[princessllama]

Hope this works

Bad MissM, how awful. I'd seriously consider cancelling and arranging a new one to your liking and not inviting anyone you don't want there. Or stick to your original plan and if they don't like it tough! You're supposed to be the one being pampered, not them!

Hi all,

Just catching up & wondering what to do with my day.

Lol at Ellie with dh telling folks about section 'in case you die'. I'd probably think the same tho. I'm booked in for 4 weeks today-baby breech & had section with ds1.

Princess-hope Ezekiel is having a good day & you're feeling a little better each day.

Badmiss-family is such a pain sometimes, apart from my parents I reckon everyone will just think they'll come and visit when they want and do nothing useful & give themselves a big pat on the back for bringing gift of an 0-3 outfit that would be a struggle to get on a grownup, (sorry I sound so ungrateful).

Told my friend that section was booked & wouldn't be able to do much for few weeks afterward as would have had major surgery & she started pissing herself laughing & said 'it's only a c-section'. She's usually lovely but no kids so no idea, she also says 'I won't say the baby's cute unless it really is so you'll know I'm telling the truth if I say it's gorgeous'. I say 'if the baby is ugly in your opinion & that's the biggest problem we have, I'd be most delighted!'

Sorry for rant but hormones are making me so angry-so many people parking in the parent & child spaces without kids & I'm constantly fuming about it every time I go to the supermarket.

There's lots of house jobs to do here but need to wait for plumber & tiler etc so I'm not sure what to do with myself. I think I'll make granola today as it keeps and used a big jar at bedside with ds1. If anyone else has any tips of things to do to prepare for afterwards, I'd be most grateful.

35 weeks today, with section in 4 weeks I'm starting to worry a lot about the birth and if the baby will be ok & if she has downs, need to stop obsessing about things.

Hope everyone else has a good day& will the sun back-I reckon it would make the time go quicker at least!

Evelyn

I'm sorry your in laws are being so horrid BadmissM I think a tea party sounds fab and you should stick to that. Especially if your DD has been planning it- the others will have to like or lump it. It sounds like they will find something to complain about anyway. Do you really have to have them all to stay the night? Can you not blame pregnancy tiredness and say they have to go home... I hope you get it sorted either way and feel happier about it.

Woke lots in the night too but resisted going on my phone to try to make me go back to sleep. Can't remember who was baking cakes but I'm very impressed!!

Jobs for my fist day off include renewing my passport and exchanging a changing mat that was kindly bought for us but doesn't fit our unit. I have loss of filling to sort through too Dinky but am going to leave that for now... Good luck with yours!

Popping back to school tomorrow as it's class photos.

Ikea trip with DH after he finishes work- woohoo!!

35+2

Cheese - you're brave. I reckon a trip to IKEA would send me into labour!

Evelyn - make sure you have lots of support lined up for post csec including bf support if you are planning to bf. Try not to worry about the what ifs - I know its easier said than done - and just try to kick back door the last 4 weeks.

That was meant to say kick back FOR the last 4 weeks. Honestly, my autocorrect is now possessed by the spirit of Dirty Harry!

princessllama
Just caught up with your Friday post.
All very familiar to me -pressures, weaning, oxygen. ... gases?
The doctors are doom mongers and always give worst case scenario. Even though I know this very well it's still bloody painful to hear.
What I've stopped doing is trying to think too far ahead and take each day as it comes (although I concede I dont have other children).
I found the Bliss handbook and Tommy's handbook very helpful (although typically asOliver is Oliver they don't cover the crazy stuff he seems to get).
Message me on fb if you need to rant or have any questions/queries, as there ain't much I've not seen in 9 wks and we aren't going anywhere soon.
I would hasten to add that every baby that we have seen come in has gone home with their parents. Xxx

BadMissM you should definitely just do the vintage tea! It's about you not them! And you shouldn't feel like you have to invite them all, only invite who you want there, and if anyone questions it just say its only a really tiny party and thought they wouldn't enjoy the afternoon tea and that they're a pain in the arse :)

Morning all. First proper day of mat leave (weekend didn't feel any different) and I'm contemplating getting out of bed at last - did pop to the kitchen to get breakfast but brought it back to bed to eat.

Don't think I'll be joining those of you filing (maybe next week), going to try and get out and about this week while I can so a bit of shopping planned today. Tomorrow I have an Ikea delivery, received text to say it'll be between 7 and 11 and they'll call me an hour before...whilst it would be handy for them to deliver before DH goes to work, I really don't want a 6am phone call!

I'm also hoping not to tell anyone beyond DH I'm in labour. DSis will guess when I go quiet on email/text but she guessed I was pregnant on the same basis and discussed with DM not me, so I think she will be ok and not pester me.

Hope you all, and the early arrivals, have a good day. Will check in again later...the joys of no work!

As an incentive to do my filing am going to book in a pregnancy massage tomorrow - that should make me get my arose in gear!

thanks dinky and granny - makes sense - but will keep me on tenterhooks till he arrives

midnight pregnant crew I really feel for you how unfair is it that you can't sleep?

Argh I am v hormonal and shouty which is making me charming company for DH but he has just informed me that he decided he can do all this garden work himself - he can't - and I thought it had been booked in weeks ago. So we have no fence and people can see literally straight through our house. DH is lovely but can barely change a lightbulb (neither can I but at least I admit it...)

evelyn at least I am not dealing with insane inlaws.

Thanks everyone for the advice...was just feeling a bit low and lonely. I would put them in the garden, but we're 'oop north' and I have a yard the size of a narrow corridor that never gets sun and is full of my plants! Difficult as most people will need to sit, through age, disability, sheer bloody awkwardness . The friend who was going to host my shower has broken her wrist and her husband left her... (long story), and DD, bless her, is determined I have one.

Sleepless night not helped by bloody BT deciding to dig up the pavement with no warning just as I finally got to sleep at 8am...

Ah BadMissM - have a hug. The tiny yard sounds the perfect place to stick the annoying inlaws Its your day - they'll whinge regardless so just do what makes you, your DD and your friends happy. V annoying re BT and digging up the road - our genius local council decided (in their infinite wisdom) to dig up all our roads and repave them in February 2009 - just before, during and after DS2 being born - it drove me crazy!!

Updating list with Devil's nipper...

Due date list:

CottonSocks - 24th June
Sundaysunshine - dc2 (boy!) - 28th June
Skelosia - DC2 - 1st July
QuinandThem - 1st July
Badgerwife - DC2 - 1st July
Cutandstick - 2nd July
Runswithsquirrels - 2nd July
Thinkingof4- DC4 -2nd July
VinegarDrinker - DC2 - 2nd July
Persuasion - DC1 - 3rd July
esme80 - 3rd july
Glup - 3rd July
shelley72 - 3rd July
BB01 - 4th July
Dinkystinky - DC3 - 4th July
wifey6 - 5th July
Notprincesskate - DC2 - 5 July
OhGood - 5th July
PenguinsInThePantry - 5th July
marmitemad DC2 - 6th July
Gingerpanther27 - 7th July
DifferentNow - DC5 - 7th July
Abzs - DC1 - 7th July
Efme - 8th July
GeorgieWilson - 9th July
CitizenOscar - DC2 - 10th July
TwoOfThree - DC1 - 10th July
Chinainthegarden - DC1 - 10 July
Bigbelly4 - DC4 - 10 July
Calmisthemantra - 11th July
Specialknickers - 11th July
MrsMillions - DC1 - 11th July
Cheekbyjowl - DC1 - 11th July
Beginningofthejourney - DC1 11th July
Trustissues75 - DC2 - 11th July
mysterymeg - 12th July
Reikimummy - 12th July (DC1)
SlouchingPanda - 12th July
Thundercatz - 12th July
Twirliedobbit - DC4 - 12th July
Hai1988 - 12th July - DC2 - Girl!
LittleFlower888 - 14th July
Tashtastic - 14th July
Beaditsback - dc2 14th July
Mizar - 15th July
photographerlady - 15th July
Guavasforbreakfast - DC1 - 16th July
MiniPenguinMaker - DC1 - 17th July
Boostar - 18th July - DC2
MrsWildermac - 18th July
TotallyEggFlipped - 18th July
SingingMomma - 18th July
MummyKanny - 18th July
GingerJulep - DC1 - 19th July
Niktasha - 19th July
whitedaffodil - 19th July
Grannyapple DC2 - 19th July
Thinking positive thoughts - 20th July
Icingthecake - 20th July
Cheeseandbread - DC1 - 20th July
PhieEl06 - DC1 - 20th July
AmaDablam - DC1 - 21st July
Lancslass83 -dc1- 21st July
butterflyexperience - 22nd July
BadMissM- DC2- 22nd July
AllYoursBabooshka - 22nd July
Orangebubbles - DC2 - 22nd July
Isitme1 - 23rd July
MightBeMad - 23rd July
Cantreachmytoes - 24th July
MrsRoss26 - 24th July
Camb79 - 25th July
Sashabella0 - 25th July
Schrosawmargerydaw - 26th July
BoyMeetsWorld - 27th July
marimba - 27th July
JessicaMLH - DC2 - 27th July
Lizincornwall - 27th July
LorrieJ- 27 July
Silver15 - DC3 - 28th July
Flyingsprocket - 29th July
Trickybarmby - 31st July

Early Arrivals!

SuperShiv - Oliver, the little fighter
Emblosion - Oisin
Elliejitny - Ezekiel
Paolocee/Donna - Leila Poppy and Caitlin Liv
Princessllama - Humphrey
Devilforasideboard - DS

Hi

Dinky stinky-I'm due on 15th now, (sorry, dont know if I can go on list). Am going to take inspiration from you & try to book lovely massage & spa avo as have vouchers that expire at end of month, (only £20 voucher so will still need to spend £60 which is naughty but it will be a long time after til I get another treat).

May also go to ikea today as we need a couple of bits & it's a trek...

Badmiss- just thinking is there a restaurant/pub with fixed price menu that you could just send everyone to? That way you wouldnt have the hosting stress & may even enjoy yourself a little-even a cheap & cheerful cafe. I'd be full of rage if I had to have a load of people over. People that always think they're 'no trouble' are the worst IME & this way you know that it would only last a few hours tops. Also gives a chance for you to say 'understand if anyone doesn't want to come due to extra expense but there's just not enough room at mine much as I'd love to have you all'

I've a bf session next Monday eve at the hospital & will request support details. I'm worried that everyone will see me as a bit doom & gloom-I had such a struggle last time that I want as much help on hand in case needed & think I'll end up sounding a bit negative but want to be prepared!

I'm sleeping pretty well still & have had 2 naps today already! Thinking it may be better if my body gets used to getting up in the night soon though or I won't know what's hit me.

Yes to people having big movements at this stage-some are really uncomfortable for me, but I'd be really panicked if I didn't feel movements too-never happy!

If you're on a pc just copy and paste the list in the box and put in your due date EvelynJ.

Half way through the filing fest - is surprisingly cathartic. I'm going to have to invest in a shredder for a shredderfest next Have also agreed with DH our first proper trip away with the baby - off to Berlin in mid - December for a long weekend of xmas markets with the family. Should be fun.

Updating list as my due date seems to have slipped back to my pre scan date and adding Evelyn's too.

Due date list:

CottonSocks - 24th June
Sundaysunshine - dc2 (boy!) - 28th June
Skelosia - DC2 - 1st July
QuinandThem - 1st July
Badgerwife - DC2 - 1st July
Cutandstick - 2nd July
Runswithsquirrels - 2nd July
Thinkingof4- DC4 -2nd July
VinegarDrinker - DC2 - 2nd July
Persuasion - DC1 - 3rd July
esme80 - 3rd july
Glup - 3rd July
shelley72 - 3rd July
BB01 - 4th July
Dinkystinky - DC3 - 4th July
wifey6 - 5th July
Notprincesskate - DC2 - 5 July
OhGood - 5th July
PenguinsInThePantry - 5th July
marmitemad DC2 - 6th July
Gingerpanther27 - 7th July
DifferentNow - DC5 - 7th July
Abzs - DC1 - 7th July
Efme - 8th July
GeorgieWilson - 9th July
CitizenOscar - DC2 - 10th July
TwoOfThree - DC1 - 10th July
Chinainthegarden - DC1 - 10 July
Bigbelly4 - DC4 - 10 July
Calmisthemantra - 11th July
Specialknickers - 11th July
MrsMillions - DC1 - 11th July
Cheekbyjowl - DC1 - 11th July
Beginningofthejourney - DC1 11th July
Trustissues75 - DC2 - 11th July
mysterymeg - 12th July
Reikimummy - 12th July (DC1)
SlouchingPanda - 12th July
Thundercatz - 12th July
Twirliedobbit - DC4 - 12th July
Hai1988 - 12th July - DC2 - Girl!
LittleFlower888 - 14th July
Tashtastic - 14th July
Beaditsback - dc2 14th July
Mizar - 15th July
photographerlady - 15th July
Evelynj - 15th July
Guavasforbreakfast - DC1 - 16th July
MiniPenguinMaker - DC1 - 17th July
Boostar - 18th July - DC2
MrsWildermac - 18th July
TotallyEggFlipped - 18th July
SingingMomma - 18th July
MummyKanny - 18th July
GingerJulep - DC1 - 19th July
Niktasha - 19th July
whitedaffodil - 19th July
Grannyapple DC2 - 19th July
Thinking positive thoughts - 20th July
Icingthecake - 20th July
Cheeseandbread - DC1 - 20th July
PhieEl06 - DC1 - 20th July
AmaDablam - DC1 - 21st July
Lancslass83 -dc1- 21st July
butterflyexperience - 22nd July
BadMissM- DC2- 22nd July
AllYoursBabooshka - 22nd July
Orangebubbles - DC2 - 22nd July
Isitme1 - 23rd July
MightBeMad - 26th July
Cantreachmytoes - 24th July
MrsRoss26 - 24th July
Camb79 - 25th July
Sashabella0 - 25th July
Schrosawmargerydaw - 26th July
BoyMeetsWorld - 27th July
marimba - 27th July
JessicaMLH - DC2 - 27th July
Lizincornwall - 27th July
LorrieJ- 27 July
Silver15 - DC3 - 28th July
Flyingsprocket - 29th July
Trickybarmby - 31st July

Early Arrivals!

SuperShiv - Oliver, the little fighter
Emblosion - Oisin
Elliejitny - Ezekiel
Paolocee/Donna - Leila Poppy and Caitlin Liv
Princessllama - Humphrey
Devilforasideboard - DS

Hi all,

Badmiss really feel for you, I knew you had difficulties with your own family, didn't realise the inlaws were a nightmare as well. I think I would probably cancel citing illness/tiredness, but then I'm an unsociable coward who would do anything for a quiet life!

Dinky, I love your autocorrect creations

I watched a really silly film last night~ Frozen~ which kept me awake for hours (I'ma bit useless with scary films) then DH had a two hour snorefest, then I stepped into a very suspicious puddle in the bathroom on one of my many loo trips, which did turn out to be wee - the horror! And when I finally got to sleep I had one of those frustrating dreams, I was at a party with loads of yummy food but someone kept stealing my plate, so I went off in a huff to a canteen which had closed early cue major meltdown and me screaming at full volume 'I only want a coffee!' At which point I woke up in floods of tears! Think I maybe at the end of my tether with being preggers. Still not long to wait now - due next week!!! Yikes

Wow Sunday - that sounds like one heck of a night you had last night. Hope tonight is a lot more restful - and with less wees involved. I've instilled my no drinks after 8.30pm rule to stop me having to wee all night - its surprisingly effective (only one loo trip a night) - but does mean I need to guzzle water down like there's no tomorrow during the day. I find I have to vet v carefully what I'm watching when pregnant - we started watching Delicacy with Audrey Tatou but had to stop after 10 minutes as I had a feeling of impending doom looming and ended up switching to Hairspray on E4 instead which was much easier to deal with (and I could console myself with John Travolta in drag at least being a lot bigger than me ).

Filing fest finally finished, hurrah! And I found my close carrier dvd and instructions and the buggyboard instructions (so can sell with that) while sorting which was a result!

Hi everyone,
Just dropping in. Finally found you, been posting on FB. Been pretty busy at work but winding down now. I'm feeling pretty good, up for lots of wee's at night and suffering from restless legs. Nothing to moan too much about though.
Will catch up with the very busy thread now. I've been deleted from the due dates - can someone add me as I'm on my phone? I'm due 27th July. Thanks!

I used the last due dates list from the due dates thread honest Tom - I think people have been copying old ones then updating. Anyway - here goes...

Due date list:

CottonSocks - 24th June
Sundaysunshine - dc2 (boy!) - 28th June
Skelosia - DC2 - 1st July
QuinandThem - 1st July
Badgerwife - DC2 - 1st July
Cutandstick - 2nd July
Runswithsquirrels - 2nd July
Thinkingof4- DC4 -2nd July
VinegarDrinker - DC2 - 2nd July
Persuasion - DC1 - 3rd July
esme80 - 3rd july
Glup - 3rd July
shelley72 - 3rd July
BB01 - 4th July
Dinkystinky - DC3 - 4th July
wifey6 - 5th July
Notprincesskate - DC2 - 5 July
OhGood - 5th July
PenguinsInThePantry - 5th July
marmitemad DC2 - 6th July
Gingerpanther27 - 7th July
DifferentNow - DC5 - 7th July
Abzs - DC1 - 7th July
Efme - 8th July
GeorgieWilson - 9th July
CitizenOscar - DC2 - 10th July
TwoOfThree - DC1 - 10th July
Chinainthegarden - DC1 - 10 July
Bigbelly4 - DC4 - 10 July
Calmisthemantra - 11th July
Specialknickers - 11th July
MrsMillions - DC1 - 11th July
Cheekbyjowl - DC1 - 11th July
Beginningofthejourney - DC1 11th July
Trustissues75 - DC2 - 11th July
mysterymeg - 12th July
Reikimummy - 12th July (DC1)
SlouchingPanda - 12th July
Thundercatz - 12th July
Twirliedobbit - DC4 - 12th July
Hai1988 - 12th July - DC2 - Girl!
LittleFlower888 - 14th July
Tashtastic - 14th July
Beaditsback - dc2 14th July
Mizar - 15th July
photographerlady - 15th July
Evelynj - 15th July
Guavasforbreakfast - DC1 - 16th July
MiniPenguinMaker - DC1 - 17th July
Boostar - 18th July - DC2
MrsWildermac - 18th July
TotallyEggFlipped - 18th July
SingingMomma - 18th July
MummyKanny - 18th July
GingerJulep - DC1 - 19th July
Niktasha - 19th July
whitedaffodil - 19th July
Grannyapple DC2 - 19th July
Thinking positive thoughts - 20th July
Icingthecake - 20th July
Cheeseandbread - DC1 - 20th July
PhieEl06 - DC1 - 20th July
AmaDablam - DC1 - 21st July
Lancslass83 -dc1- 21st July
butterflyexperience - 22nd July
BadMissM- DC2- 22nd July
AllYoursBabooshka - 22nd July
Orangebubbles - DC2 - 22nd July
Isitme1 - 23rd July
MightBeMad - 26th July
Cantreachmytoes - 24th July
MrsRoss26 - 24th July
Camb79 - 25th July
Sashabella0 - 25th July
Schrosawmargerydaw - 26th July
BoyMeetsWorld - 27th July
marimba - 27th July
JessicaMLH - DC2 - 27th July
Lizincornwall - 27th July
LorrieJ- 27 July
TomDaleysTrunks - DC2 - 27th July
Silver15 - DC3 - 28th July
Flyingsprocket - 29th July
Trickybarmby - 31st July

Early Arrivals!

SuperShiv - Oliver, the little fighter
Emblosion - Oisin
Elliejitny - Ezekiel
Paolocee/Donna - Leila Poppy and Caitlin Liv
Princessllama - Humphrey
Devilforasideboard - DS

tomdaley and shiv hello, nice to have you back. ive just been reading all the.posts and have forgotten who posted them already. I'm sorry. I think mn names are harder to remember.

badmiss that sounds awful I'm sorry. I would also say stick to the tea if easier, do you have a friend locally who can come and help and be on your side if they are nasty? on the upside though maybe the fact they are coming shows they want to make amends/ support you

tbc...

sorry went underground and didn't want to lose my post. exciting times sunday. do you have a name picked? your dream sounds crazy.

dinky you just said my favourite word...«christmas» reading it was like hearing the first cuckoo of spring. I'm excited already ! berlin markets sound ideally festive for a family trip and a great thing to look forward to. I kinda want to look up a snow trip when I get in but think my dh might bake me in a figgy pudding if I mention christmas

It'll be your first xmas with a little one Cheek - no wonder you're excited already! Why dont you suggest it as an end of year trip to DH (rather than xmas trip)? That was the reason we decided on it really - to celebrate with the boys the end of their first term at a new school.

Good night everyone. Hopefully won't be seeing you in the 4am club again (pleasant though your company is).