THREAD 13 Jan 2014 - Grab those bags, we're nearing the top of that rollercoaster!

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OK I caved. Here's thread 13!

space it's good that the science backed up your heart felt decision. IFSWIM.

another great! You have a date!! Fingers crossed there's no bleeding and you can just be at home with your family.

mouse I've seen them and I want to buy so much stuff, but DH has a point when he says he doesn't know how big it's going to be, so it's pointless. Damn his logical thinking.

frying this is no time for logical thinking, there are cute jumpers and snow suits at stake! Just throw a hormonal tantrum & demand them

Good luck extra crossing my fingers that all is progressing smoothly x x

Noooo enormouse! Don't tell me that!

Mind you, todays trip out to get nursing bras confirmed I no longer enjoy going anywhere by car. So freaking uncomfortable and such a struggle getting in and out. Its making me grumpy now!

plus is anyone else feeling full up as soon as they start eating? I had breakfast and have felt as though it is still in my throat! I didn't have lunch and have just forced a small roll down (and a slice of cheesecake....) but I feel constantly ridiculously full! That's making me grumpy too!

I made the mistake of getting on the scales this morning too, and after putting on just over a stone the whole pregnancy, I have managed to somehow put on 4.5lbs in two weeks! I bet its my oj and lemonade addiction!

Have just had words with bubs and told him we are 37 weeks today, so if he would like to make an appearance in the next couple of weeks that would be nice! Cant imagine waiting another 5 weeks!

Am now "over" going to see tons of friends before bubs arrives, which sounds awful and ungrateful, but waddling around in pain is getting me down a tad. Its my mates birthday on 20th Dec and we always do some sort of lunch gathering. I would feel really bad missing it, but its a good hour away. Another mate is having a baby shower early January....again at least an hour away. Really don't think will make that either..... Feeling really quite bah humbug and teary all of a sudden. Also feeling as though I am throwing my toys out of my pram for no good reason, when I should just be grateful bubs will hopefully be here safe and sound in just a few weeks!

Suspect the constipation isn't helping my emotional stability! Lol! Sitting on toilet, putting in lots of effort for very little reward currently - its quite upsetting! Lol!

OK, thanks for letting me rant. Feeling much better now!

Oh man - just remembered our pact Toby, which means no matter what, my hospital bags must be packed tomorrow.....

space thats good that they have confirmed that you made the only possible decision with Idris and I hope that brings you some comfort.

I def feel the sniffing like dogs is appropriate. My dh sniffed my pad for me and had a look and feel of it. He seemed a little bit concerned by the request but it was really sweet of him to oblige. To think i now think he is sweet because he sniffed my pants!!

Lol frizz! That is true love! You cant ask for more than that!!!

I heard somewhere (probably here) that whoever designs kids clothes for asda used to design for next baby. It seems to be having quite a good winter season - lots of fairisle and animal jumpers and duffle coats, not so much neon, logos and slogans.

frying buy in the next sizes up (3-6, 6-9 etc). That way you're being prudent and far sighted. Not just buying weeny cute things. . DP thinks I went over the top but the DS is completely sorted clothes-wise for the next size up and I won't need to buy anything for the next 6 months. I'm also quite fussy with what I like.

sultana yes to feeling full immediately. I had to have 3 small helpings of shepherds pie last night spaced out over 3 hours instead of 1 and a half regular sized ones. I am simultaneously hungry, full and quite gassy all the time. It's very sexy.

I'd quite like baby to come before Christmas as I like the idea of having him with us for Christmas but he'd be a month early.

Frizz love the pants sniffing. It's a sign of true love.

Lovely to hear from you space glad you got some peace of mind 2day and they were able to give you some answers xx

sultana I've finished packing my hospital bags 2day yeyyy. Ive even washed dryed and put away some baby clothes at long last. Its a start!!!!

Still got so much to do including sorting moses basket bouncy chair etc as well as a ton more clothes to sort out but finally feel I've acheived something today.

Got all 3 kids here this weekend as dss is here too so it'll be madness. I'm still feeling rubbish but not in quite as much pain as yesterday so rly hoping for an improvement by 2moro.

space, I really love hearing from you and I love that you're still here updating us. I think you're amazing and I'm not sure I'd stick around in your situation. I'm always glad to hear from you.
Glad you managed to get some answers. It must be comforting to know you couldn't have done anything more.

sultana, I'm buying the last bits for my bag tomorrow, but I've just been through the baby clothes and we need another pack each of first size vests/sleepsuits. And I could do with another nightie for hospital. And these will have to be washed, so the upshot is that the bag might not be done til Sunday. I suck!

I'm over visiting as well. Next week I have to go into London on Tuesday and Thursday to meet friends. Kind of dreading it. It'll be lovely, I'm sure, but just cba.

enormouse we are also pretty sorted for at least 6 months clothes wise, possibly even 9 months.... So haven't really got that as an excuse to buy more unfortunately....

choco glad the pain has eased slightly. Really well done for finishing your bags and washing clothes! Feels good to get some bits sorted doesn't it.

Well at least you know what you still need toby. I suspect I will get halfway through packing and realise there are tons of things missing!

I am so glad I have done my Xmas cards and sorted most Xmas pressies as have totally run out of enthusiasm for it all.... Still got to wrap them all - will do that next week.

Cant believe there is such shite on tv! I never realised before because I never seemed to have enough time to sit down and watch the things I had sky plussed, but now I do there is bugger all to watch. The majority of things we are sky plussing currently are all things DH watches....

Aaghh sultana uve just reminded me that xmas is on its way lol. Kinda totally forgot about that. We r nowhere near sorted for xmas. Still gotta do cards. Get more prezzies then wrap. Hmmm. Had a plan to do all this as soon as maternity leave started but all ive done is go in and out of hospital and when ive been at home ive struggled to do the simple day to day tasks so am so behind. But hey one thing at a time. Am sure we'll all be ready when the time comes.
I predict someone on here will have their baby next week. Gonna say a week from 2day lol. So friday. That's my prediction lol. Ps it best not be me :)

Oh my god. Christmas cards. Nooooooooo!

That's the thing, sultana. I'm a bit weird like that. It would properly enrage me if I started a job and realised I didn't have everything I needed. So I'm getting the last bits of clothes and then pads and food/drinks and witch hazel and flannels etc.

I've barely bought any Christmas presents, and I haven't written any cards. I did buy stamps yesterday, so that's something :o

And yy to shite on tv :( I get the Radio Times every week and go through it to set things to record. This week I think there were 2 things I recorded. Our TiVo is consistently under 10% full, and most of that is DD's CSI (she's obsessed!)

space, I second what toby said - it's so great that you are still here, and I salute you for having the generosity of spirit to be excited for everyone. I'm so glad that the PM has helped rather than hindered, and that your instincts were right to let Idris go.

extra exciting! Are you going to be Thread 13 Baby Lady?

toby, sultana and Mrs Bags will be presented for inspection at 6pm Sunday. Sharp or later if I am napping.

Last day in the office today - last day at work tomorrow, I cannot wait to join the mat leave gang!
Saw mw yesterday - she confirmed that the tight/nagging pain is stretching, and not to worry.

You're on, humpty!

I've been having some period pain-y BHs today. Nothing much to speak of, mind. I've also started taking evening primrose oil today. I really want to go into labour by myself and on time this time!
My midwife assures me that 3rd babies don't follow previous rules. And friends assure me that babies with new partners mean completely different births. I just don't want to still be pregnant at 42 weeks...again!

How are things today, extra.

choco it best not be me either Would be happy if it arrived just after xmas!
OMG xmas cards!! I havent started them at all. Oh well. Wonder if dh will sort them. Unlikely, but i could ask.

Ok humpty so if I start them tomorrow that still gives me time to get any missing bits on Sunday....

The only reason I am so organised with Xmas this year is because am due 27th Dec and if I left it to DH, everyone would get last minute shite. I just want it sorted so I don't have to think about it....

Ekkk a predicted baby by next Friday! Exciting stuff!

Gah! Sod off stupid cold! I am tired of blowing my nose and barely being able to croak. My to do list is stupid and I can't even yowl at DH when I need help cos my voice has gone! I have to potter round, tap him on the shoulder then point and whisper.

My to do list this weekend includes, un-derranging the house after the PILs were here last weekend, finishing hospital bag, get maternity bras, go to ikea for a sniglar changing table for bathroom and check out ektorp sofa so I at least have a comfy thing to sit on in January, curtains for back room...

Meh.

Nice to see you on here space. I was hoping you'd pop your head round and let us know how things were. Glad the PM reassured you that all that could be done was done. May little Idris rest in peace.

Somebody tell me to go to sleep! ! I think my nesting has begun. Have literally spent 5 hours sorting baby clothes and blankets and going thru the sackfuls of dd's baby clothes to see what neutral bits I can use for baby. Got way too much stuff but gonna have a pretty good boot fair next year by looks of it.was rly weird going thru dd's baby clothes as shes now 6 lol. Got me a little emotional and thinking about all that has happened since then (me and her dad divorced) we both happy now with new partners but just makes u think. Found myself feeling guilty for breaking up with him and wondering what dd will think about it all as she gets older. See what just sorting thru some clothes has done lol.
Hope ur all sleeping peacefully. I hate the nights atm. Trying not to let the pain beat me though.

You ladies best get your bags packed or you'll have humpty to answer too lol.

choco I'm still up. Awful insomnia atm.
I've made about 6ft of paperchain for my living room, tidied and am now watching the IT crowd whilst reading MN threads about the Christmas twitch.

I'm sure your dd will understand and will realise that some couples are happier apart than they are together. Don't feel guilty.

I really should try and sleep soon though. Meh. I can always make more paperchains. Or pack my hospital bag.

I'm up too! cant sleep thro on a regular basis.......its so frustrating when we're all tired!

loulou, my DD is 12 1/2 and she is only just coming to see that her dad and I are much happier now we're not together any more. She was only 2 when we split up.
Don't feel bad. Getting out of a miserable relationship is always better for the children.

I've been awake since 6.30 too. I'm certain my body will rediscover its love of lie-ins as soon as the baby is born!

Morning everyone. Pregnancy insomnia is killing me too. Couldn't sleep until about 2.30 last night, then woke up a few times and now up for my final NCT class. Its 10-4 and I am really going to struggle sitting there for that long!

Re the whole leakage discussion - the past few nights I've woken up with rather wet under crackers and something definitely leaks out when I stand up but I can't work out what it is. I've been getting that horrible snotty discharge right the way through my pregnancy and it's definitely not that! Its watery but I can't tell if its just general pregnancy juice or pee or what? How are we meant to know?

Just had the last night sleeping in our old apartment and I feel really sad to leave, even though it's totally impractical and cold and expensive, it's so shiny and lovely and I don't like change!