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September 2013- We've managed to hold them in!

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fl0b0t · 30/07/2013 17:28

Hi all! Providing the ladies who are currently in hospital don't give birth before the last 20 posts in our old thread, we've made it to a new one with babies all still staying put for now!

Here's the stats thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/a1694946-September-2013-STATS-THREAD

Welcome newbies! If anyone wants to join the FB group (better for sharing documents and pictures), please message myself or jennimoo with your real life name and email address and we can add you to the group!

:-)

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RakeABedOfTyneFilth · 03/08/2013 21:33

Ooh I put a 'last baby' bling request in recently too! But I would like one which has the birthstones of DH, DS, and baby on it. Diamonds would actually be optional, I would like it eternity-style though. DH is October (opal), DS is August (peridot) and baby could be August but if September that would be sapphire.

I went to the supermarket today with my mum to get things for DS's cake, and it was exhausting. However I made a lovely discovery. DH and I use an app on Android called 'our groceries' because either of you just add things to your shopping list and it synchronises up in 'the cloud', and whoever is shopping can get them. You can have multiple lists e.g. an ikea list, a supermarket list, a birthday list. He's made one called 'birth stuff' and (I know how MN loves a shopping list...!) it already has had crossed off it 'bubbly', it's got "birth plan", "birth pool", "biscuits for midwife", "candles", "clear table for baby and midwife admin", "heater to warm a cold baby", "old sofa cover", "phone number list (emergencies)", "[Rake]'s favourite food", "sushi", "spotlight", "Warm towels", "water thermometer", "waterproofing (cheap shower curtains)".

He was obviously listening very carefully when the MWs did their pre HB home visit Grin.

kipsonline · 03/08/2013 21:33

And good luck twin, I hope all goes well over next few days...

kipsonline · 03/08/2013 21:35

rake what a star!! V impressed :)

Manoodledo · 03/08/2013 22:09

Yes, good luck twin.

JammyTummy · 03/08/2013 22:10

Is anybody else being tortured by restless legs at bed time? Oh I can't stand it, it is so annoying and it's a nightly occurrence now! DH is fast asleep already so can't even get him to give me a rub!

Twin good luck! Very exciting but must also be terrifying, knowing its so soon! Keep us updated if you can!

weebarra · 03/08/2013 22:37

Yes, good luck twin!

HettySunshine · 04/08/2013 07:49

Good luck twin. Hoping to hear some wonderful news soon. X

RakeABedOfTyneFilth · 04/08/2013 09:59

good luck twin ... looking forward to hearing everyone's definite choices of names!!!

kimjayne · 04/08/2013 11:36

best of luck twin!

Quick question, I keep getting a sharp pain downstairs. feels like somebody has suddenly stabbed me with a knitting needle. The pain usually lasts around 40 seconds and I get them around twice a day. Just wondered if tbis was caused by anything? or just normal preggy pains?

SGJ · 04/08/2013 16:14

Kim - I just got that when sitting down on the loo. Bloody painful, lasted about 30 seconds. As I recall from labour, that was the same sensation I got when having a contraction whilst on the loo! It's probably just BH with baby's head in a particularly engaged position, plus gravity. JOY!

frogchops · 04/08/2013 17:08

My poky pains don't last, theyre just a poke. :-/

Dorita75 · 04/08/2013 17:49

Good luck twin!

Yes peregrin, tried the massage, it hurt and i also thought, this birth lark is definitely going to sting a bit! I intend to persevere tho...Emma, I've had those little bumps on my nipples since i got my BFP back in January.

We're in London on our last baby free trip, had lovely afternoon walking round markets in Shoreditch, been out for pizza now back chilling in hotel, this is bliss!!

EmmaDee · 04/08/2013 18:19

Hi all, cheers about the wee lumps, on Friday night it seemed massive but today its shrunk right down. Odd.

Wow twin all very exciting and terrifying, so close!!

I've had the pain down below all day today, its driving me mad, feel like I've been pony trekking for a fortnight! Lying on bed now trying to escape the pain and the heat!

weeblewobbling · 04/08/2013 19:12

Oooo i'm mainly aan fbook user at moment so a little behind!

I'm guessing I'm still looking to be the first? ! I don't want this title so someone feel free to beat me.....less than 2 weeks on cs clock. ......

Im convinced I'll go sooner as I'm getting lots of twinges! !

jennimoo · 04/08/2013 19:33

Twintrimum said she's likely to have her ELCS next week!

CharlW1 · 04/08/2013 19:38

Someone from NCT has their baby yesterday and was due the same time as me (in 4 weeks) getting very real now!

Good luck Twintrimum for this week!

Last week at work this week - very relieved as travelling to and from work using the tube is unbearable. Will be so strange not going to work as I am still completely full on.

mrspaddy · 04/08/2013 19:53

I am getting numbness in my legs at night.. moreso than restlessness. Really hurts turing over in bed too... it is just that I have to wake up.. lift bump and turn. DH says I have a scrunched up face which he thinks is very funny.

We got the 'baby diamonds' after a scan early on.. they are simple enough.. I haven't got expensive taste! Not getting to see them again until baby arrives.. wouldn't fit me now anyway!

fl0b0t · 04/08/2013 20:29

Baby diamonds sound lovely. We have chatted a little about eternity rings but I don't think I'll be disappointed if nothing materialises. We've got a new kitchen and husband is planning on spending his shares money from work on a tablet so I can watch movies whilst doing night feeds love him

Feeling really tired (in the bath and considering bed v soon) after diy and a morning of cycling then visitors (and the cleaning we had to do to make our house less shameful). 3 weeks left at work, 2 more weddings (reading at one, bridesmaid at the o other) but at least baby room is looking sorted :)

Hope you all had good weekends!

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weeblewobbling · 04/08/2013 20:38

Ooo I'm booked in next week! I need to look at this and old thread to catch up

Happy for someone to beat me to it. ..

Twin mum how you feeling about cs?

Manoodledo · 04/08/2013 21:01

Went into town today and bought myself a couple of tops to wear post-pregnancy. It is nice to think I won't have this huge tummy for much longer. Yay! Was just a loose-ish top and cardi. Must bear in mind that I need things I can feed in easily though. Boo, not really a loose, floaty top kind of a person.
People can't make up their mind whether I'm huge for my dates or small. 'Tis most annoying. Had the whole 'are you sure it's not twins' thing the other day from someone (it so makes you want to punch them!) but since then a few people have commented on how neat my bump is. I'm actually measuring a week behind (not that I set much store in these measurements) and had a scan at 33 weeks which said the baby was below average size, but considering I'm only 5 foot 1 that's not a surprise and quite frankly a relief!
Am Envy at all the mentions of baby diamonds! I don't think any kind of gift will have ocurred to DH. He did buy me an ipod before DS1 was born now that I think about it, which I've hardly used as I'm rarely out and about by myself.
Fl0 did you really mean cycling? Wow!

Readytosettle · 04/08/2013 21:35

Flo the tablet thing is a v. good idea. I'm waking up at 6am on the weekends, so we now have Netflix & I just pop the earphones in and watch a nice chick flick on the iPad whilst DH carries on sleeping...will def me making use of it to keep me entertained thru all those sleepless nights!

fl0b0t · 04/08/2013 21:35

Yup, did a 90 minute 10 mile off road trundle with a friend whilst the boys threw themselves around the mountain bike tracks. Slow and steady. .... Only had to push up one hill! v keen cyclist pre pregnant so nothing out of the norm for me :) not sure how muck longer I'll be comfy on the bike but still happy at almost 33 wks!:)

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fl0b0t · 04/08/2013 21:38

Yeah ready we talked about the tablet idea ages ago. We have love film on demand plus all our films on a media computer so will be able to watch films or series when I fancy it :) would like to imagine I'll read as I love reading but I guess I'll be a bit tired h for that!

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jennimoo · 04/08/2013 21:45

I started reading Ebooks on my iPhone when feeding DD and found that worked well. Being able to adjust the brightness was good so didn't hurt my eyes while I was sat in the dark.

Would you have a stand for the tablet? I don't find reading on ours very comfy as feels too heavy compared to phone.

ION I have heartburn :( Never suffered with DD (same as with stretch marks, flu and SPD...) so all new. Have had a gaviscon night cap do hopefully will sleep ok.

Wincher · 04/08/2013 21:53

Iwould love an eternity ring but I don't think it's likely! Last time round Dh bought himself an iPhone as a new babynpresent too himself... Grr!

I have spent all day painting - we've got the baby's room done. Hooray! Really achy back now though. Just had a takeaway curry and a cheeky bottle of Becks.