December 2013 - blue, pink, what do you think?

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New thread! Pile in!

He he, what is he saying?? Mine mumbles away but is usually incoherent.
I think trouble with sleep is mixture of anxiety and lack of daytime activity. Might give swimming a try tomorrow as I don't need to drive there!
Ooh we had planning permission granted! Now is obviously the best time to knock a giant hole in the back of our house
Any advice on best small 'family' cars? Starting to look around and having disagreements on priorities!

Glad it's not just me who's struggling with sleep. DD came into our room at 3.40 thinking it was wakey time! I settled her back in her own room but it took me over 2hrs to get back to sleep, and then only for a short while until I had to get up again! I definitely got out of bed the wrong side this morning!

music I was born on Friday 13th and I like it! We also got married on Dec 13th so I would actually like it if this DC is born then, as 13s are generally special or lucky in my mind!

Thanks everyone. I'm trying to rest up a bit today and looking at going back to work tomorrow as I have next week booked off already, my week with the children

Baby is kicking and active so much recently, I'm really glad after yesterday as it puts my mind at ease. He actually hurts sometimes, got a real kick on him

I've been lucky on the sleeping front. Struggled a bit when it was roasting hot but most of the time I drop off as soon as my head hits the pillow. I swear I could close my eyes in work sometimes and I would be asleep, I have the odd cup of coffee when it's bad but mostly tryin to avoid too much caffeine.

Really struggling today.. Headaches and have the awful socky feeling I had when I had morning sickness.. Please don't let it be coming back!! Shattered too..

Hiding away in a spare office while I bring myself together.. Work don't know about the baby yet, trying to keep it that way until 20 week scan.. 8 days and counting!

Glad all is ok now 2labs that must have been scary- had a bleeding scare @ 6wks and I was a mess.

I'm like you re sleeping too- sleeping no problem- apart from needing a wee in the middle of the night! I lay down yesterday when DS2 went for a nap, 1 1/2 hours later I got up! Just hit a wall, felt like I couldn't do anything I was so tired...

I'm struggling too with my stomach- think it was too much fibre yesterday! Now I'm getting lots of pain. Also have a red slightly itchy rash on my belly- it's just like the type of rash I get if I get an allergic reaction to something- the only thing I can think of is I wore a new top without washing it the night before last? My skin is pretty sensitive right now... not sure if I should go to the doctors or just see if it settles.

Dusty I can't believe you've kept your pregnancy hidden till now! My tum is huge, no chance in me hiding it!! Are you worried they won't react well to the news?

I'm trying to keep my news away from the FB domain till after my 20 week scan -just for me to be happier that baby is ok before broadcasting it to the world! But a friend said congrats yesterday onlne and then someone else said for what- so I'll see if I make it to my scan on Friday before everyone knows!

mum my stomach isn't that huge yet.. Well it is for me as I normally teach fitness classes (something I've not done for months based on medical advice) but some maternity jeans and a few floaty tops have kept me going..

There's a few changes at work and my current line manager has left, didn't get on that well with her so wasn't bothered not to tell her.. Plus nothing is kept private in an organisation this size so wanted to keep it quiet until we know everything is ok!

Afternoon everyone.

not posted for a while as been busy with school hols. DD (9) is allowed to play OUT now. Which is fine in theory but in reality means half an hour OUT then a series of little girls traisping through for drinks/snacks/icepops/wee's/come and play in the house cos its raining etc etc.

Was easier when DD was IN. Bored I can cope with, the rest of the kids off the street not so much. And if you say she's only allowed 1 friend in then someone gets left out. And they all have holidays/weekends away etc etc so I want her to be friends with more than 1. Sigh. Haven't been in her room for 2 days and she had a sleepover last night. Up until 3am they were giggling, then awake again at 7am. Think an early night is in order!

Restless legs seem to be easing up a bit but I've been making sure I have at least a pint of milk a day so whoever suggested that thanks muchly!

DP delighted that my sex drive has returned lol. Have had the horn for the last week now!!!

And I can feel baby under the surface of my skin. Not caught him/her moving yet through the skin but when baby is in a certain position it is definatly feelable if you know what I mean? Scan next thursday so will hopefully find out if it's pink or blue! Dp in the doghouse as I dont think he can make it. Issues with work, new contract due to start etc etc. Sigh. Be me and DD I bet but nice for her. Just a bit worried in case anything isn't as it should be and I'm on my own with her. Going to take her kindle and tell sonographer that if they have anything private to discuss then she will wait outside. Overwhelmingly though the odds are good and she'll just get to find out before anyone else if she's having a brother or a sister!

Sorry music, internet went down last night

I've just bought this in a charity shop for £6.50. Oh my god! Proper working and everything! It just needs to be disinfected and we're good to go!

daley we've got a pink one of those someone gave us- my boys didnt care about the colour-lol! My eldest especially loved bouncing and spinning around on it- you got a bargain!

Ds1 just been sick in his cot please don't let this be the beginning of a really long night clearing up sick. Might explain my dodgy tum too...fingers crossed its a mild case of whatever it is!....

Couldn't believe it when I looked it up when I got home! That's a wee shame, hope it passes and you both feel better :(

DaleyBump That's brilliant! What a great bargain

A friend recently gave us an electric Tommy Tippee bottle steriliser for free. Didn't realise it was worth about £50 until today!

Ooh and we picked up our travel system today - another bargain, considering it's worth £500 and we managed to get all the bits for £150. Prices aside, I'm so, so pleased with it! Everything suddenly feels a bit more real now that we've got an actual pram sat in the hallway, haha

So has anyone else managed to nab any good baby bargains lately?!

Does anyone need any baby clothes? People just won't stop buying me clothes that are 0-3 months. We're in a 1 bed flat and we just have no space at all. It's so bad that I have to step over bags of baby clothes in my living room. I've not sorted it out yet but I'll be getting rid of some of it, if anyone wants it. We also have a baby walker that we won't be using if anyone wants it. I think it's pink/red but I can't remember, it's in storage at my DP's dad's house.

We've had a bottle sterilizer for free, a changing table with a bath and two shelves in it for storage for £20, travel system for £270, baby gym for £15 (reduced from £50!!), a free high chair, a free baby walker, (the one we're not using) cot for £40... There's more but I can't remember. Love bargain hunting! :)

Meant to say, that's fab for £150!!

DP is talking in his sleep again, and he's just told me that he's getting a sonar report in from the USA. What goes on in his head?!

Daley we would love some baby clothes if they are really going spare, my last paycheck just came (was on a fixed term contract which just ended) and soon my back balance will be looking grim! But don't go to any trouble, it's so lovely you have been given so much already and you may have others closer to you who can take the spares off your hands. thank you for offering.

Sure thing violet :) I'll be sorting them out soon because it's really starting to bother me, so just send me a pm with where you want them delivered :) do you mind if some of it is second hand? It's all been washed (twice) but a lot of them came from charity shops or ebay.

Loving hearing about all the bargains :) My mum's got a lot of stuff for us but my proudest achievement is getting a baby bath, changing mat & steriliser on ebay for £6.50! Turns out the steriliser is worth £20 (only a mini microwave one) so was well chuffed :)
That reminds me I got a pair of red winnie the pooh 0-3m leggings which are a bit too girly (didn't notice the pink flower lol) so if anyone wants them they can have them.
How much/many (?) clothes will baby need though? We have umpteen body suits and sleep suits but not too much nice stuff (how much nice stuff will a newborn need anyway?!). I imagine he'll spend most of his time in all-in-ones for the first couple of months...?

We had our Gender Scan and we are Team Pink! Really happy as it means we don't need to change the rooms round. However Baby was measuring a bit small- due to have growth scans at 28w and 32w so just hope she has a growth spurt.

Now I know its a girl I just can't stop shopping. However I have managed to snap up some bargains from Ebay, I got a stokke bounce and Sleep daybed for downstairs for £40.00 boxed and as new and a Silver cross surf for £175 and its immaculate - so pleased as I nearly brought a moses basket in the sale at mamas and papas for more than that. I also got a set of MAM Anti-Colic Self-Sterilising Bottle Starter Set at amazon really cheap.

I am trying to not buy to much as space is tight and its our third so don't actually need that much more- (already have car seat, Breast pump and other bits from DC). I think the only big things I still need to buy is a car seat base and a bedside/co-sleeper cot and a trial pack of reusable nappies- will look to buy more when I know which ones work best.

Hope everyone is well and congrats to all ladies with happy positive scan news.

Congrats kyz!!

Anyone for the baby walker? We're not going to use it, just a personal decision but my gran got it for us (second hand) without asking us.

for those of you looking for bargains do you know about the Baby and CHildren's markets? Here's the link-

www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

they have them around the country- I have been to the one near me quite a bit and have got some great bargains in the past- basically it's mums(and dads) selling their baby stuff from clothes to buggies, highchairs, sterilisers, toys, bedding - basically everything and it all goes really cheap usually as most of them just want rid! I got a slide and a small trampoline once for £5 total! And another time I got a great practially new baby gym for £4 amongst other great nearly new clothes etc.

there's also the NTC sales but I think you have to pay a bit more to enter- still worth a look.

I've still got that itchy rash on my belly, plus a huge (seriously, almost grape sized) spot or something on my neck! My skin has got so good recently but then this thing appeared! Not sure whether to get it checked out it really hurts and is like a boil or a mammoth zit- gross! Also now something's gone in my lower back and I can hardly walk- I think as the muscles are tight somethings pulled out a bit - I have had it before and an osteo straightened it.

I think it's happened as I haven't been doing my Pilates. So annoyed, called another place that said they do Pilates and were willing to take pregnant women, turns out the instructor is going away 'for some time' and the replacement can't teach pregnant women. So I'm stuck with no pilates or yoga classes within a 20 mile radius of here- it's unbelieveable. Meanwhile my back and core strength is suffering...

and that's my moan over!

Congrats kyz :)
mumoftwo have you tried looking on youtube etc for pregnancy pilates? I'm the same with no classes anywhere near and some of these are alright, probs worth a try if you're suffering so much? No harm in going to docs for your skin too - especially with free prescriptions...

Thanks mumoftwo, I'll check that out! Have you seen your GP about the rash? A rash is one of those symptoms you're not supposed to ignore. Sorry you're feeling so rubbish :(

No, I'm going to go to the docs tomorrow about the rash and the boil (pretty sure that's what it is-eew!) I also googled rashes as I've heard about that and pre eclampsia etc- pretty sure it's just an allergic rash but I agree, better for gp to have a look.

Abc good idea re YouTube - can access it from my tv so if I find a good video could potentially do it in my lounge a few times a week! Thanks for suggesting it, hadn't crossed my mind.

My left boob has just leaked all over my top. Bloody bugger. Have a box of breast pads sitting in the bathroom but didn't think I would have to use them yet!

Hi everyone, been having really bad stomach pains for a couple of days, rang triage who told me it was just aches and pains of pregnancy and to just take paracetamol and gaviscon.
As no better 2 days later, went and saw GP who sent me to hospital for check up and now 6 hours later I'm still here with suspected appendicitis

Doctor who examined me a couple of hours ago seemed quite hopeful that I would be able to go home if I don't get any worse by the time they examine me in the morning. Fingers crossed everyone please!