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September 2014 reaching the final stretch!

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ilovemonstersInc · 06/06/2014 11:42

Last thread was full.
Some of us are in the last trimester and some nearly there!! Eeek not long left!

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ilovemonstersInc · 23/07/2014 10:41

Blossom I dont ever weigh myself. I go of how mt clothes fit me lol. Atm weight gain cant really be helped as most of its stores for bf iirc.

Its cooler here today so far. Nice cool breeze. Ds2 just had shorts on last night and ds1 had a vest on too as he doesnt like not wearing anything and we are a bit worried about getting his tummy tube caught on something.

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ilovemonstersInc · 23/07/2014 10:42

Just checked its 22d here

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BooSurprise · 23/07/2014 11:42

ilove I'd wish they had done that to me! They keep harping on about wanting to see me, but not on the weeks that I'm seen at the hospital, as seen as I've not seen the same person twice, have to repeat everything anyway, it's too bloody hot to go and I'd have to take my two other little monsters, I think I'll just leave it. Have the advantage that I can just pop into work and get someone to check BP and wee if need be too tho.
Less humid today here currently which makes everything much more pleasant.

ilovemonstersInc · 23/07/2014 12:10

Ive seen the same consultant this pregnancy and she was the same one last time (last year) so we have a very good relationship. I trust her to make all the big decisions.

Been getting irregular contractions since yesterday. Really uncomfortable borderline painful. Takes the piss.

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RedToothBrush · 23/07/2014 12:39

Looks wise, I've just put weight on my bump on boobs with necessary flesh to support that. No obvious extra weight anywhere else. My arms and face are still thin. I don't look fat, just very very pregnant. (It doesn't help that I'm so short and I also have a short body, so there is no where for baby to go but out).

My knees and the scales are telling me different though.

I am struggling to get about with the extra weight already. If I don't hit 3 stone gained over the course of pregnancy I will be very very lucky. Given I started at 7stone 11 so thats a hell of a gain.

(and that was after gaining 1/2stone in the 6months previous to conceiving as my BMI was 19.3 which I was worried would mean I would struggle to. 7stone 4 has been my normal weight for the last 5 years).

I am eating sensibly, and I really do feel that there is very little else i could have done. If I didn't eat early on, I would feel sick. Now, if I don't eat sensibly I am ending up feeling weak and lightheaded. I am struggling to deal with it emotionally though. I am very worried about how I am going to cope with loosing the weight afterward. My heaviest weight ever has been 8 1/2 stone in my mid 20s. Even that sounds like a challenge right now. Its just depressing me, and I'd really rather not think about it now as there is fuck all I seem to be able to do about it.

Baby is predicted to be on the larger side of average (8lbs) so whilst big not a monster either.

ilovemonstersInc · 23/07/2014 12:50

'...and I'd really rather not think about it now as there is fuck all I seem to able to do about it
couldn't have said it better myself Grin

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whiteblossom · 23/07/2014 14:26

I love that's a good point about clothes. My maternity jeans still fit- bit uncomfy under bump but everywhere else ok. I just feel flabby! I normally do a lot of exercise and I really have not been able to do that so I guess there was fuck all I could do..(apart from eat less chocolate and cake!) Ive found it impossible to control my eating and normally im very good at that. I came home ealier and I had the shakes I needed to eat so badly and I had a good breakfast.

ella, I wanna know what your gd diet entails- I need to know! Grin

Theres a lovely breeze here too, make it a whole lot more bearable. Lounge is 25d again, car says 28d...

ilovemonstersInc · 23/07/2014 14:41

Ive got the app in my phone for this area and it's 26d here...

paind have stopped a little so will try and rest before they start again

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CumbrianExile · 23/07/2014 16:26

Not sure of the temperature here, but its bl00dy warm! One good thing to come of it though is that I am drinking plenty of water Grin

Had my 24 week midwife appointment today and she scared me by telling me that I was only 2 weeks away from being classed as term! I knew this really, but think I was trying to deny it!

CumbrianExile · 23/07/2014 16:26

Sorry, that should read 34 week appointment!

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whiteblossom · 23/07/2014 17:11

ella that's pretty much my plan, had chicken salad for lunch and dinner yesterday- same today. The only problem is that I do get really hungry inbetween and even though Ive had an apple and a banana, Im still hungry at some point! Ive bought low fat choc mouse for my daily chocolate hit though. Grin

One thing I would say about painting in this heat is that the paint drys mega quick so use a roller for an even overall finish- I used a brush and had to go over again with a roller.

My DH is taking five days off this weekend to get all the jobs done as he wants to "feel ready". bless

cumbrian so 35 weeks is term...rock on, one and a half weeks left, baby you have been evicted Grin

cookielove · 23/07/2014 17:37

ella I really want cake to, when the baby comes out I am going to binge binge binge. I cannot wait to meet the baby but super excited to eat what I want!

I agree we are all doing well in the heat.

We are still avoiding doing anything in the flat, just can't get the motivation, you'd think the baby kicking me in the tummy would do it but all I wanna do is sleep.

EllaBella220 · 23/07/2014 18:12

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cookielove · 23/07/2014 18:22

Oh ella how bloody annoying! My first meal will be Victoria sponge!

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CumbrianExile · 23/07/2014 18:25

haha Ella I would have done something like that!

We nipped in Asda on the way home for a few bits, and I ended up going into the McDonalds and getting yet another McFlurry! I will be turning into one at this rate!

RedToothBrush · 23/07/2014 18:28

I know there's no link to nuts and eczema BUT I have done a lot of research and people think there MAY be a link

Is there a significantly higher percentage of eczema suffers in places where nuts are key part of the diet? Like Thailand for example. No. Thats why I can't buy into that idea. And there is research that seems to suggest exactly the opposite too! So I'm happy to eat in moderation along with everything else.

Co-Op are great for cheap chocolate ice lollies and cornettos. I was surprised to see they are cheaper than Asda for similar product/quantity. Plus it being co-op its more convenient in case of emergency too. I find it easier to ration than have a tub of ice cream.

RedToothBrush · 23/07/2014 18:30

McFlurries are currently fairly easy to avoid as the promotion at the moment is Aero which is Nestle.

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ilovemonstersInc · 23/07/2014 20:34

I think once you think something may have been the cause to one of your dc problems you will do anything in your power to try and stop that happening again..I fully understand what where you are coming from and also understand reds pov too.
As a mother you will do anything to prevent your dc be in pain.

We popped out for a bit before and temp reached 31d !(by car)

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topmammy · 23/07/2014 20:45

Evening ladies :) I've had a busy day shopping today for last hospital bag things and some general shopping. Knackered now!

Had a bit of a strange night last night as at about 3am I woke up randomnly and my ring finger on left hand felt a bit funny. Tried to pull rings off in a half asleep state but they would not come off. Cue me wide awake Shock! Went downstairs and thankfully managed to prize them off (eventually) with butter and soap. My finger still hurts though and knuckle looks a bit swollen. I have a scratch near the knuckle from my cat when trying to get him in the cat box on Monday so I reckon it's that causing the swelling rather than pregnancy as I have no swelling anywhere else. Very scary having 2 rings stuck on your finger though!

Still boiling here but there was more of a breeze so it was a bit better.

I really need to get on with perineal massage! Keep putting it off though as it seems like it'll be quite unpleasant lol.

ilovemonstersInc · 24/07/2014 08:03

Glad you got the rings off top!! .
How is everyone?

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