MARTIANS 2014 - Thread 7: Are you due next March? Do you have wrecking balls for breasts? Getting moist over iCandys? Then come and talk shyte with us..

[PramQueen1971]

Thread 6

Oh and thanks for the car recommendation, the problem we have is that we will use all the seats all the time, so desperate for a proper boot for a pram, it's real hard to find anything other than these car/van things that are huge!

You're terrible, Pramiel Somehow I muddles your post up with Maybe's and am now thinking of fart-flavoured cupcakes ergh. That's put me right orf me curry. Glad you had a good session. Counselling, that is, obvs. You may need to revisit the other.

Muddling I think the very fact you're worrying means you're going to be wonderful. It is overwhelming and just as you think you've got them sussed, they throw you a curveball but you'll be surprised how much you instinctively know and there are always plenty of people willing to offer help.

JK welcome back! On the car front, we've finally bought a car that we can all fit in and I LOVE it. It's a VW Caravelle, safe, 7 proper seats, big boot, more efficient than most vans and cooool! We've got built in booster seats in the middle two seats, which have been fab. I called up the dealer (we got a slightly older one so reasonably priced, they hold their value and are v reliable, so I've heard) and I told him that I was really worried about driving something that big. We went for a test drive and it's so lovely to drive, light steering and doesn't feel huge when you're in the driver's seat. It bounces more than a car, obviously, but it's nice being so high up. I can park it easily (sensors) but that's really the only time I notice it's size, it's just longer when you're reversing. Kids love the automatic sliding doors and we get waved at by other vw van drivers! Indoor carparks would probably be tricky as it's taller than average but that hasn't been a problem so far. It's just so nice getting everyone and tents/luggage/extra children/dog and her bed in with no problems. I'll stop now please go and test drive one or a transporter if they do them with 7 seats?

Fuck me backwards I'm tired. Most of the big shite has now been moved. Sat in my dressing gown on my new back door step because it's the only seat available. Really wishing I could do my usual tradition of a glass of wine and a cigarette to break in the new place (the shagging comes later). I've pulled muscles in my arse, legs and lower back. My feet kill. And I still have to put the bed together.

Thank you everyone for your kind and wise words. coolhand, you have me down to a tee; I suffer from depression and social anxiety, hence the undue concern about others' view of me. I am currently in counselling, so I am better than I was but still a long way to go. It's good to know I have you lot here to keep me sane(r)! I do talk to dh about things as he is very supportive, but haven't raised specific baby-related worries yet. At the moment he's so excited at the prospect of becoming a dad I don't want to spoil that for him, iyswim.

On a lighter note, thank you prambamthankyoumam for giving me a giggle! I think I needed that, although not sure your dh did...

Coolhand I hope I am not in the same state as your sister! At least we rent a furnished place so not too much stuff to move, but the the pre-move deep cleaning [dnt even want to think about it]

greymoose that's when our lease runs out and I am nt keen to stay on where we are.

How does the maternity wear sizing work? Should I get the size I wear now in maternity wear or buy a size up? And which stores are good for workwear?

muddling you will be fine. It's all about learning and almost as soon as you have worked out how to deal with a phase, it has passed! I've lost my temper and shouted, felt judged, lost, like a bad mother. But I know that those moments are tiny compared to the time that we are all happy and dealing with things well. And you will have friends that are in the same boat as you which really helps.

pram, gross but hilarious!

Today I have eaten mostly beige food - bread, croissants and crackers - with Seriously Strong Spreadable. And tea. I'm now making a rhubarb crumble, which at least has a bit of pink in it.

What's everyone else had/having for dinner?

I'm pleased the counselling went well pram. Was the fart premeditated to get back at DH for being an arse lately? Either way I think that post should come with a health warning, I'm pretty sure I've pulled something by laughing so hard.

On the subject on maternity wear I just bought clothes in my usual size. I haven't bought any this pregnancy but will have to soon. I found asos had a decent and reasonably priced range and I managed to get a few things from h&m and top shop. For work I got a few stretchy wrap dresses and wore them with thick tights/leggings, my usual blazer and comfortable shoes/boots.

Anyone else not feel pregnant? My bellys barely changed really ive lost weight from being ill just feel like something could be wrong wish i could have a weekly scan 8 weeks from 12w is a long time something could go wrong and be un noticed :(

Gawjus I remember feeling exactly like that first time round as well. You should have m/w appnt at 16 weeks and might begin to feel baby move before 20 weeks, so hopefully some reassurance to keep you going.

Lyra had lentil and root veg casserole for dinner which was a bit healthier than the fish and chips I had last night.

Chips and gravy from t'chippy, Lyra

You're terrible Pramiel Love it, Slippers!

Hi guys bought some great maternity clothes from New Look today! Under the bump jeans and trousers for work. Got 2 lovely dresses from red herring too. I've got some old stuff but I'm not sure much will fit me as I was size 10 last time and I'm more 12 to 14 now! Main issueiis the bloody bras, all seem to make Bob's look awful.

we are having Morrison's Chinese takeaway for tea, specifically spring rolls and sweet and sour chicken for me.

Yeh got mw nxt week cool x

X post gawjus I feel like that too. I try to think there's no reason to think anything is wrong if everything is normal. Be positive!

Right Lyra you have to tell as now. Especially as Pramela has been so kind as to share her expulsions exploits

I'd would try and tell you something embarrassing about my own sex life to reassure you, but I don't have one at the moment. It's like DP is scared of breaking me or something now I'm pregnant. Although this morning he did have a wonderful morning boner - just as I was about to demand that he ravish me immediately he got a standby call and had to go to work

Do you know what?? Children do unconditional love. I have awful shouty days I make my boys cry and all they want is a cuddle from me. I upset them but only I can comfort them!!! Everyone on here is going to be a fantastic mum because you care. You're on a forum that offers support and advice and doesn't always judge.

pram glad it went well I'm impressed with your grown-upness!

I cooked creamy smoked salmon carbonara for tea. Bloody lovely it was.

And finally I think my uterus has stopped moving, I can wee again. Oh and I had a go with the Doppler. No heartbeat but I could hear movement. And the odd thud. I think baby gave a good kick!

Ok, but you'll probably all go "is that all" (eyeroll).

So, do you reckon rimming is to be avoided during pregnancy? DP loves it and he's always scrupulously clean beforehand but it struck me that if I'm supposed to be really careful about what I eat for fear of getting sick, arsehole-licking probably isn't wise. Opinions?

(now you all think we're disgusting)

Yummy salmon lumpy sounds lovely!

i had a bbq pulled pork enchillada with garlec bread !! My first proper meal in days im feeling so uch better no alot of nausea either :D 15 weeks tuesday!! Xxx

Lyra I love a Saturday night rimming question!

I googled it. It doesn't say anything specifically about being pregnant and doing it, but it does say that even if you thoroughly clean the area, all that really does is freshen it, it doesn't get rid of all the bacteria.

It advises that to be extra careful you can put some kind of latex barrier between your mouth and the anus with a dab of lube on the anus side.

HTH

It's not really a Tuesday morning kind of question, is it

I suspect a latex barrier would remove most of the fun for him. Surely washing gets rid of most of the bacteria. Not sure whether to tell him no or not. I'm sure he can wait a few months but he does love it and I love to make him squirm

I think if you pull his pork at the same time there's nowt wrong with it. Or am I mixing my posts up? Seriously, though, I draw the line at licking a man's arsehole. A scrupulously clean shit pipe is surely an oxymoron?

..If I want to make th'usband squirm I tie him to the bed and shit on his face.

Really?

Hi guys. Checking in very late! I had a very busy couple of days at work on Thurs and Fri and we are away for the weekend. I've just caught up on 6 pages of thread 6 and now I'm 11 pages behind on thread 7!

Sorry these comments are so behind! I will try to catch up tomorrow. Hopefully nothing sad has happened - I'm not being insensitive just late!

MTB we're off to CP 4-8th Nov so will miss you by a few days! Very wired coincidence though- imagine if we had the same lodge?!

Whoever it was who is buying everything inc clothes on eBay. Good thought, and might be worth it if you get some sort of bundle. But the postage costs would usually make it a bit pointless. I bought DS a pack of 5 vests in Morrisons f

No, you're joking

I only do it to DP if he's shaved and freshly bathed. Seems clean enough. Never had the slightest inclination to do it to anybody else though.