December 2013 - steaming towards 3/4 cooked

[LadyMedea]

Our shiny new thread... Pile in!

I've been eating so much too. just polished of some shortbread which is basically butter and sugar.

Me too, just ate a massive bowl of apple and blackberry crumble with custard- followed an hour later by a few spoonfuls of Gaviscon!

Baby just made my bump move massively- even shocked me! I love this part of pregnancy when you really feel baby physically.

Feeling rather fat and uncomfortable this evening... I feel. Like everything is being pushed up into my throat.
My belly so huge I can feel it pulling my back! Bleugh!

Dd did do a big kick and made me jump earlier.
DP said earlier when I was asleep last night hr was a
Having time with baby. Bless him I'm surprised I didn't wake up. He said it was nice just him and baby.

MsCatShoes I cant find you on fb I've messaged you my name can you add me then I can add you to the group :)

Morning all

Glad it's not just me feeling a bit on the large side recently lol.

I am having to think about how I am going to get up or down or out of the bath and stuff. Turning over in bed is at least a 5 point turn. Putting on shoes that lace or fasten would be a big no no just now and to be honest it's 50/50 if I pick something off the floor pmsl. If it isn't causing any bother and I don't need it, its stays where it is!

Bump seems to have doubled in size in the last week or so. Baby Seb (keep trying to use his name to make sure I like it lol) kicked me so hard this morning that DP felt it in his back! And I can feel him turning around which moves all my tummy in a very bizarre sensation.

But I love feeling him in there. I am getting to know his 'routine' a bit now and love it when he checks in when I am expecting him to, makes me feel very connected somehow.

I'm 26 weeks on friday and it has gone too quickly lol. I love being pg. I love the calm and peace I think it brings where everything else in real life sort of fades away and I am just concentrating on me and the baby and what my body can do, and my DP and DD. I feel very much a unit if that makes sense with them all and this baby, who will be our baby and no one elses.

Probably just the hormones and I'l be pulling my hair out next week pmsl.

Off to meet a friend for lunch today. She lives a couple of hours away and I haven't seen her for about a year so will be lovely to have a few hours chit chat and relax in the pub.

Morning all, hope you're well.

Me and DP had a 'date day' yesterday which was lovely. We went for a walk and had dinner out and went to the cinema. It was a lovely day up until we were walking home. We got to near our front door and a taxi pulled up and a man from next door came outside and started threatening us. We walked away but the man followed and punched DP in the face, for absolutely no reason. Luckily the taxi driver got out and tackled the guy and sat on him till the police got there. Apparently next door has a history of people being drunk or off their face on drugs. I really don't feel safe living here anymore, but we cant afford to move, nor can we move until next year anyway.

So thanks to that horrible episode I haven't slept a wink and everywhere aches. I have a really bad pain right at the top of my bump which is slightly worrying as it's been there since about 2am.

frouby I know what you mean about it going quickly. I am 26 weeks on thursday. Me and DP were just saying yesterday that it seems like 20 seconds since we found out and that was back in april! It is crazy to think I have a maximum of 15 weeks even if I am 2 weeks over due until I get to snuggle my baby.

Anyone else doing a bit of a happy dance at the colder weather, so you you're not a sweating ball of heat?

Good morning all!

Thanks Roselau - I might have to make a reservation ASAP then! Do put some pics up – it’s quite easy, just go through the ‘My Mumsnet’ section at the top right of the screen. I don’t know how on the mobile version though I’m afraid. Hope you got a better night’s sleep last night!

Thank you all for the bump compliments too! :) I am sort of loving it at the moment, as well as being constantly astounded by the continuing growth! 26+3 today and Crying’s post made me think about how long there is left – I won’t be able to go beyond 38 weeks, so it’s 12 weeks maximum for me. Eek! So excited, but there’s a lot to do! I’m beginning to think I need to start maternity leave early just to get stuff done before the babies arrive!

Paris sounds lovely Chilli81, have a brilliant time!

I’m with you on thinking about getting out of bed/bath/seats etc Froubylou - I pretty much heave myself out of my desk seat every time I need the loo (often!). It’s lovely to hear that you’re feeling so zen about it all; I do have moments like that, but then there are also moments of panic/frustration at the things I can no longer physically do.

Oh my word Crying, that sounds so scary! Particularly at the end of such a lovely day too, are you all ok?

The cooler weather is gorgeous isn’t it?! I’m loving it, but I could also do with quite a lot more maternity clothes to wear in the colder weather and definitely need a coat that will fasten over my belly.

I have to admit, I am a little bit of a freak and really suffer in the cold weather. When I say cold weather, I mean not steaming hot. I thought being pregnant would bring me in line with everyone else and I would be a lot warmer generally, but there hasn't been much difference :(

So I already have my little oil heater under my desk at home, and today I am sporting big thick ski socks, long sleeve top and a fleece body warmer.

My DP will get home from work, laugh at me, and utter - "but it's not cold"! and I will respond, "I know its not cold, but I am".

How I coped without central heating for such a long time, I have no idea. We only had our boiler installed last year and before that never used the big heavy system in our house because it was too inefficient. So we went back to the dark ages and just had an open fire in the living room and hot water bottle in bed! Having said all that, I don't like being in a hot room, I just want to curl up and go to sleep and at the moment, my body will take anything as an excuse for a sleep.

I popped on today to share my freaky dream last night which was one of those when you wake up and are not sure if it was real or not. It took a few minutes to make that distinction and then thankfully the baby kicked.

I won't go into too much detail because it was quite disturbing and I don't want to upset anyone, but equally, as it was quite disturbing, I need to get it off my chest. The summary is that as part of the antenatal classes we were told that to deliver a baby successfully, you had to spin wash a baby resuscitation doll at no more than 30 degress, and then make sure it is still "breathing" afterwards".

If you could do this, then your baby would be handed to you by the hospital/or the doll would turn into your baby Pinocchio style! I can't quite remember, nor do I want to, because I failed the test and was trying to beg the hospital to give me another chance.

See crying that is why I loved your dream so much more than the things I dream about.

Oh my god Crying, that's awful! Especially when it was such a random attack I hope you're all feeling a bit better today? Make sure you call your MW if the aches and pains continue. And I know it's easier said than done but is there no way at all that you'd be able to look for somewhere else to live, even if it's the same price but a couple of streets away? Just worried about you being there now, especially if your DP's not around and it's just you and baby.

Carole That is really, really freaky! I'll never understand why dreams seem to get so much more vivid during pregnancy. Even the nicer ones end up haunting me for days! My most recent ones weren't half as interesting as any of yours though - they involved having an argument with the staff in Natwest and going into a school with my old boss and attempting to teach a class

Totally with everyone on feeling bigger - DP literally has to give me a push when I get up from the sofa now, haha Loving the colder weather too, makes it feel even closer to the day I can snuggle up in a big cosy jumper and have cuddles with my little man... I'm weirdly looking forward to seeing Christmas decorations etc in the shops too, just so that December feels even closer!

Also, quick rant: Facebook has just informed me that a girl I went to school with have birth to her second little girl this morning. She's called her the EXACT same name (same first and middle name, both with the exact same spelling) that DP and I had chosen for our little one if he's ended up being a girl. I know we won't get to use that name now since we're having a boy but still... Is it bad that I'm a little bit annoyed?! Grrr!

Hey crying i didn't see your post about last night. I am really sorry you had to go through that. I hope you are feeling better. If not, get it checked out. How long have you lived there? Do you rent or own?

itsliz - It might not help, but think about how cross you would be if you were having a girl. I have to say that I am pleased that I am next to have a baby (as far as I know) among my friends, which means the chances of anyone taking the name (s) I want are slight. The only risk I am aware of is my colleague's wife who is due two weeks before me. I suppose I need to get another favourite in reserve just in case. but if I can't use my first choice because someone else has beaten me to it, I will be gutted.

On the other hand, my best friend has a five year old girl and two year old boy and she ended up choosing my favourite names for both, but she did get there before me, and we are best friends, so likely to have similar tastes, and the two little ones do suit their names. So I didn't get annoyed :)

DP is alright, he's just gone off to work but I'm too scared to leave the house. I'm such a wuss. We can't move either as we would end up paying two sets of rent. We can't even afford this place's rent so it's a definite no no.

Oh that sucks about your friend taking the name itsliz I would be just as annoyed to be honest.

ok i think i figured it out. pic is up :) with a beautiful view of the toilet bowl from my work's bathroom haha

Haha, I feel like a bit of a bitch for saying that so I'm glad you all think it's justified and not just the hormones talking!
And Carole you've got a point, if we were having a girl then I'd be throwing a right tantrum about it! Definitely puts things into perspective!

Just got to hope we can come up with a name that's just as nice for our little boy as we've got 16 weeks to go and he's still completely nameless...

Crying I don't blame you for being so shaken up! If you were out and about yesterday then maybe declare today a duvet day and do lots of things that will relax you and take your mind off of everything

Roselau, you have the cutest little bump! So jealous!

Ooh so excited just heard back from my friends DH that he hasn't sorted out her cake for her baby do (not really a shower) so I finally have an excuse to make a bump cake like this one - www.sweetgrace.net/2011/06/03/baby-bump-cake-for-baby-shower-nj-specialty-cakes/. Not done much work with sugar paste before but I don't think this can be too hard. She's 8 weeks further along than me, it's been really fun meeting up and comparing notes. She's coming over tonight solve got a banana and chocolate chip cake in the oven.

Also found out another friend has just been approved for adoption, so she might have a new addition or two to her family by Christmas and so we'll all be on leave at the same time.

Are any of you having baby dos? Don't think I will as I don't know enough people around here :(. Hopefully that I'll change when all the mum and baby stuff kicks off.

Aaaah blooming link www.sweetgrace.net/2011/06/03/baby-bump-cake-for-baby-shower-nj-specialty-cakes/

Haha, Carole803 you’re oil heater, ski socks and body warmer made me chuckle! I’m basking like a sun-bather at the moment, in just the right temperature! Scary dream though, try not to let them get to you too much!

Itsliz and Roselau, I just had a nosey at your pictures and you guys look brilliant! What beautiful little bumps! :)

LadyMedea, that cake is hilarious, good luck with it! I’m sure she’ll love it! I’m not planning to have a party really, but I have been to some lovely ones.

just worked out how to look at profile pics. you all look amazing! hetsto you are not massive at all! I am at least your size and only have one in there. when I work out how to upload a pic I'll post one too.

lady that cake looks amazing!! I'm having a do at the beginning of November, something really laid back -afternoon tea that kind of thing.

crying that's awful hope he's okay!

We ordered our pram and carrycot yesterday and hopefully will order the nursery furniture tomorrow so some big ticks off the checklist this week!

Just got really weepy because I've been pregnant now for 8 months- had a MC in March and got pregnant again straight away after- and I think its starting to take a toll now with still 3 months to go, then OH said how proud he was of me for how I've dealt with it all and that completely set me off on the water works front. Going to cheer myself up with mr dairymilk!

mrsshrubs that was lovely of your dp to say that to you.
at least he is thinking of you.

ive not been talking much been on bit of a downer and didnt want to ruin all your good moods...
i cant believe how dark it is already!
im still waiting for my tax rebate cheque to come through so i can buy my new coat!!
already got dp xmas present got him a watch and as its our frist cmas living together and first as a family (if dd arrives on time) lol i thought id have the back engraved but i have no idea what to put... was tinking maybe 2013 our year. or soemthing as we moved on the 4th jan 2013, got pregnant march 2013 and dd will arrive december 2013. sorry for the lonng windedness
hope eveyone is ok x

Eek, has anyone else just watched midwives? ...I think the high risk episode should come with a major warning for pregnant women!

Thank you Chilli, that's really nice of you! Let us know when you put a pic up.

Sorry to hear you've been feeling down stom! What's troubling you? Feel free to chat!

Sorry mrsshrubs, I missed you! I'm not surprised you're feeling a bit emotional, that's quite a roller coaster! V glad to hear your dp is being supportive though, take care!

lady I won't be having a baby shower either- don't think my friends would think about it and its probably not something my mum even knows about. Shame as it is nice to get a bit spoilt now and then.

My midwife is SO useless. Bit of a rant- but I texted her today saying its 4 weeks since my last platelet test so I need another one (need her to do a form so I can have a blood test) she said that she doesn't work there anymore (I knew she was leaving) and to contact the surgery to get blood form. I also said can I have the name and contact details of the midwife that is taking over. She just said she's called Jo and to contact the surgery for her contact details. Firstly her text was really blunt, she couldn't be arsed to do a proper handover and give me new contact details for the new midwife and thirdly didnt even say 'good luck' with the rest of your pregnancy or anything like that. She has been my mw for my 2 previous DC's and I just feel like she doesn't give a shit. If I had something urgent now I have no details of my new midwife. Just a bit crap really...

Hope you're okay Crying

I'll catch up later on, just wanted to say that OBEM USA is on in 10 minutes on More4 if anyone is watching it :)

hetsto have recorded midwives so now just need time to watch it when DH isn't here (he refuses!)

Alright ladies, my turn to be a bit down in the dumps today… I’m at work and my husband is leaving today. He’ll be on the other side of the world and next time I see him is in 4 weeks. While we’ve been apart before, it’s much harder this time given the pregnancy. Going back not only to the empty flat, but also no one in there tonight, will be really tough and I’m not looking forward to it. I know it’s really cheesy, but he’s my best friend in the world – I keep telling him that I wish he was a bit more of an a**hole sometimes so that it wouldn’t be so hard when he leaves. He doesn’t have one mean bone in his body.

In fact, speaking of baby showers, I told him a few months ago that one thing I was sad about leaving and going to a city where I don’t know anyone, is that I would never have a baby shower. I said that once, and didn’t talk about it again because I didn’t want him to feel bad. While I don’t know many people in London either, I have a few girlfriends here. So he basically organized an afternoon tea baby shower at the Lanesborough for me next weekend with my London friends (and two of my best friends are coming in from Paris for it). He even made tiny party favours that I need to give out – baby socks filled with lip gloss and lotions. How can you not love the guy…

Anyways, I’m trying to hold it together at work as I don’t want my team to see me so weak. But it’s so hard. Thanks for letting me vent ?

I hope everyone has a good day. I’m liking this weather it’s so much more comfortable.

stom sometimes i don't feel her (or notice) for a good 6 hours and I'm 25+4.