October 2013 - Anyone remember a time when we weren't pregnant?

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Stats sheet

Key:
SC - still cooking (pre EDD)
SFW - still f*ing waiting (post EDD)
OWT - on way to theatre (CS)
IP - induction in progress
SWIL - somewhere in labour
LIT -lost in transition

Flyer if I don't check I worry that somehow I could have missed the plug coming out and then I peer into the toilet hopefully

My dad is insistent that I call him the moment I have any signs- so he can decide whether to go to work! He is not my birth partner and I have explained that even DP won't be leaving work at the first twinge as it could take days. He drives for a living and said that once he knows I'm potentially in labour he might not be able to concentrate- so why would I tell him?! He's also adamant he will be waiting in his car outside the hospital until baby is born- although I said if all goes to plan I won't be on a ward so no visitors until I'm home- and he would have to wait for visiting hours in any case. Now I'm thinking he will literally be following us home in his car. I'm his only child (him and my mum separated when I was small) and can understand his excitement. But it's actually beginning to stress me out. I snapped yesterday and said it wasn't about him, I will let him know when something is happening but not going to spend my labour and immediate aftermath thinking about his feelings because he decided to camp outside the hospital AIBU??

Sorry for the rant, good luck to c sections today

Haha, am also toilet bowl and tissue inspecting after every toilet trip flyer - i just know i am going to go over though. Trying desperatley not to get too down about it. I'm not sure i'm even mentally prepared for the baby to arrive anyway - which is a bit worrying with less than a week until due date!

clapham try not to stress about mil, if she is coming regardless then no point worrying. Can you ask her to bring baby pics of dp, that might be a nice afternoon getting her reminiscing. Are there any jobs you can get her doing, nice knitting type things ( massive stereotyping of 77 year old women, apologies)

What a speedy delivery hayle! Well done and congrats.
SC at 35+6
Must try not to moan today, I'm off to go look at the Christmas baby outfits on the Next website; and turn tv up to block out sound of what i think is my washing machine breaking (that's not a moan ).

The Next Christmas is adorable

This baby will most defintley be dressed as a christmas pudding this year, no two ways about it!

Feminist, it's very sweet your dad is so excited, but I get your frustration. What about chatting to him and asking him to patiently wait at home until you advise him otherwise. Maybe tell him his excitement is stressing you out, he may chill a bit then.

Right I love this Christmas outfit

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/360495056956?lpid=83&device=m&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=83

However I feel If I bought my child this and took pictures, when it's older it would never forgive me for making it look so daft.

So I quite like this one as a more sensible alternative

m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-baby-snowman-sleepsuit-white/p605637?un_jtt_v_pdp=yes&un_jtt_v_from_product=un_product_12

Btw I've only just learnt how to put links onto websites hence why I've been doing it lots. I will get bored of it soon

Flyer that Ebay one is amazing!! We've been given an M&S snowman outfit, almost identical to the john Lewis one but it's 3-6months, so hoping I'll have a fat, tall baby lol
Baby's are there to be embarrassed, otherwise what pics will we dig out on their 18th birthday lol

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That will be 3 babies minimum on this thread then by the end of the day :-D how exciting

3?!! What have I missed?? hayle textbook and who else?!

37+1 SC.

Huge sympathy Clapham and was it Jelly who is having her parents for a loooong weekend (sorry on phone and hard to check back).

My MIL is lovely, but I just don't feel very sociable. My DH suggests having her round to tidy or look after the kids while I have a sleep and doesn't seemto understand I would be able to relax/sleep while she is tidying my house. I think it would be different with my own mum, since I'm used to her looking after me.

Feminist I totally understand where you're coming from. When my waters went my DS, my DH (I guess understandably) phoned his mum, who then appeared with shopping and sat down in the living room with no sign of going home. Eventually I managed to get my DH into the kitchen (mid contractions) and whisper "you have to make her go home!" My SIL then told my DH she was crying in her car outside our house, which I felt guilty about, but just was not in the mood to make polite small talk when I was in labour...

So my advice would be to not tell your DF until your in hospital and the baby's arrival is imminent!

thanks flyer and bowlfull! and bowlfull your stereotype of 77 year old ladies is spot on - she's already knitted 5 cardigans! I think I really upset DP as we had an argument last night when I ended up shouting out how I felt I'm not very good at hiding my feelings and it always explodes when I try to not very proud of myself this morning... and preparing mentally to drive to Victoria station to pick her up later. I hate driving and parking around Victoria. I find literally everything overwhelming these days and everything seems stressful.

feminist I totally understand how you feel. As you can tell I feel quite similar about things. I also find that I just need space... lots and lots of space to myself... my ex MIL was the same as your father (DS was the first and only grandchild) and now DP's mum is the same. She calls the baby "my baby" which drives me insane although I know she means no harm... I've already told DP that we are not going to tell anyone when I go into labour. They will know once the baby is here (although his mum keeps following us on Latitude to check where we are every day...) Tell your dad once the baby is born - he will be so overjoyed that he will forgive you! It's your time and your birth - it's a very personal and delicate moment, hard to share it even with your parents.

And I forgot to say earlier falcon, so delighted for you that your BFing seems to be going so well! Sounds like you are doing an amazing job!

flyer I love the first outfit can't wait to see all our babies on FB dressed in embarrassing outfits for Xmas

and thanks moon - same situation here. DP's mum is also lovely but I just want to hibernate and be on my own... and he also means well (she will look after you etc) but I just find it awkward too...

Partly caught up yesterday.

Thought I'd say SC before I catch up any more.
I see more babies are arriving. to you all.

How can anyone buy 4yum Yums and not EAT ALL 4?

Ill would also like to stay over night.

I also have wedding day choos I have worn once. Might buy myself LBs as a push present lol

Dressing gowns. I'm using my big towel one. As I only used it last time to get from shower to my bed. I've never really been a dressing gown person.

Right. I'm back in bed for a rest. Lo has a cold again. Dh just woke up so can take over for a bit.

Clapham hope you and dp made up.

Does mil like emmerdale farm, corrie and eastenders I remember you saying she has bad taste in tv viewings.

P.s I love Corrie...

lol flyer I didn't say she had bad taste but different taste

yes, she does all of them plus all talk shows in the morning, all game shows in the afternoon and big brother when it was on, celebrity big brother etc... absolutely nothing wrong with any of it! Just not what I want to watch.

Although I'm sure she would hate my TV choices too! All possible food and property related programmes. I also have a passion for crime dramas, especially the ones with serial killers who have mental problems... so equally amazing... just different

feminist I agree with clapham. Tell your dad when the baby has arrived!!

flyer can your dp encourage my dh to bulk buy things?? I'll settle for anything! I live with a man who puts empty milk cartons in the fridge, doesn't replace toothpaste or loo roll etc!! A bit jealous of your loo roll and now nappy stash :)

I really wanted loubs gtbaby but they were sooo rude to me in the store! It was like the scene from pretty woman, but without the comeback at the end. Even DH said something to the shop assistant and he is tres docile! I found them quite uncomfy too, they pushed my feet forwards.

I'm wondering if there are professional shoe stretching services anywhere for leather shoes...!

I love the little snowman outfit flyer and may send my Mum down to her local JL for it! Baby B also has an amazing Xmas jumper (it was hand knitted for me in the eighties) which is adorable, and last night I did something VERY NAUGHTY indeed and bought a Burberry guernsey-style jumper for him, it has a big B on it for Bertie!

Hope you're feeling a bit better clapham and mil isn't being too taxing! maybe she can help pass the time? Saying that I'd hate it if my MIL was here even though she's lovely.

Thanks orange I'm ok! I wasn't in the car so watched DH do it! we need to replace the back bit and bumper but it's drive able so going to wait until we have got the baby home so we can get to hospital! It was more of an emotional shock and I needed some sisterly support! Was too angry with DH as he was responsible for it!!

Crippling boredom here, I haven't left the house in days, I can't bring myself even to get dressed properly and I need a massive kick up the bum. My back is too painful to walk more than 10 minutes anyway, and it's gone really hot again here so I'm sweaty and uncomfortable. Bit worried about my current level of resentment for baby for not getting his act together! Sc @39+1 and still no signs whatsoever.

chickie do men who replace loo rolls exist...?? where?

Flyer n nat. Was it just me but was the lady (with the student midwife) smoking, or I'm sure she had one in her hand.

Oh and ill add a delayed ekkkk lol

Back to catching up. If I can stay awake

for clapham

I am also getting seriously displeased with these babies who arrive in any old order . No respect for scheduling

I am planning to crochet this hat ad I may be compelled to pop into Next today to browse the Christmas sleep suits. Love that JL one!!

We're going to be such evil mothers aren't we

umlauf I had my DS at 39+1 :-) he didn't give me much warning. fx for you!

Umlauf........ Ruby gave birth to baby Alice

I told my dh this morning about the latest arrival (that was due after me). He is getting a bit anxious......"call me as soon as you get any pain and I'll be home as quick as I can". Bless him.

MrsH love the reindeer hat, totes cute.

Clapham does mil watch Jezza Kyle? Lol....I'm actually grinning to myself thinking of you both sat there watching all this shitty tv sorry this isn't very supportive of me, but i can imagine what'll be going on in your mind at the time.

House has washing everywhere and crap and my mum has just called to say my nan is coming too...love her but she's not seen my new house and have to start tidying up, plus midwife appointment at 11am, best get off mumsnet.

Chick he does my nut in with bulk buying. This is 100% true the only day we don't receive deliveries from Amazon is a Sunday....the dpd courier is called Ken and he doesn't even ask for a signature anymore

haha of course she does - thanks for making me laugh flyer! giggling now in my bath

good luck with your appointment and say hello to Ken later!

Ken has already been Clapham

hope he is fit at least