April 2015 #4 - time to start glowing and growing

[BrixtonBunny]

I thought I'd start a new thread as the old one was almost full up xxx

Had the crapest start to the day possible today. Dh shouted down telling me wait for him to go out and leave te dogs inside. Turned out he'd seen one of our cats in the road. She was dead, very cold and seemed to have died very quickly if not instantly. I have cried so much today, I'm really sad that she was alone when she died and cross that someone hit her and clearly did nothing :( my poor little girly. She was almost 15 and I rescued her at 18months so she's been part of my life for a long time, she's currently wrapped in a towel in my garage until we decide what to do :( :(

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showing the tricky quilt and the current plan/ideas.

Thanks re deckchair stripes website suggestion. Will have a look.

Cinnamon I'm so sorry, that's really sad. What was her name? I'm sure she had such happy years in your family though, and I know it's small comfort but it sounds like she died instantly rather than in pain. What a horrid thing to happen though, I hope your DC will not be too upset.

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Thank you both, she was called Wendy BrixtonBunny she was named when we got her. Ds1 looked a bit sad but then asked to play the playstation, ds2 asked why someone would do that to her and has been asking about me dying and him being on his own ever since :(

oh cripes squattingneville I do not have the energy for that!

Oh Cinnamon I'm so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is so bloody hard. Hugs and . Could you perhaps bury your cat and plant a tree/bush on top as a way of remembering the lovely times you had together? Very hard. Our cat is out of sorts at the moment, scabby, has lost weight and has come home with bleeding ears etc and that worries me enough.

I worry about burying her as I don't want her dug up by something, we live right by the forest and get lots of creatures in our garden but the vets want £173 for individual cremation and the ashes in a wooden casket! If we go for a much cheaper group cremation we won't get her ashes back :(

Squatting I will ask for one! Sounds like a good idea. Just worried that it's all going to get worse before it gets better... Still, it's worth it for a baby

You're right about not stressing about the move either, what will be will be and although it wouldn't be ideal it wouldn't be the end of the world!

Cinnamon poor DS2, it must be hard for children to get their heads round these things. I can't remember how old he is - four?

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Cinnamon could you bury her in a sturdy box which wouldn't get dug up?

Yes he was 4 in September, very thoughtful little man!

Could do, maybe ask dh to get the carpenter at his work to make something. She's a tiny cat, less than 2kg, so should be easy enough.

Sorry to hear about your kitty Cinnamon. Must be awful to lose a pet after you've had them so long.

Had my ECG and have seen the consultant today. ECG came back normal which was a relief, you always think in the back of your mind it won't be. The consultant is quite happy to sign me off but I have to go have a glucose tolerance test, because my mum is diabetic. But that's not until 24weeks so don't have to think about that yet.

Was a really nice appointment even if we didn't get to hear the heartbeat. (Randomly I did hear mine when I was having the ECG) I'm definitely asking the mw tomorrow to check it tomorrow even if ill be on my own for that one.

Hi all hope you are well. I'm 18 + 5 days and have some odd stomach & groin pains! Feels like I've pulled muscles in my groin - are these ligaments?
I've also got the start of a varicose vein at the top of one thigh /inner thigh and on my calf! Arrrggggghhhh pass the compression tights
Can feel baby (code name Beowulf) inside wriggling around so that's good. Still live my Doppler though!

Cinnamon also sorry to hear about your cat. My old cat Fatty passed away a few years ago and it was heart wrenching - I'd had her since she was 5. She died at 17. Have a good cry & remember what a great friend she was :( x

cinnamon so sorry to hear about your cat. and for you all.

That's so sad cinnamon. I think I find it harder when animals die than humans sometimes. I don't know what we will do when our dog goes she's our first baby. If you bury them fairly deep they don't usually get dug up. Hope you feel better soon. All my love x

hiding the fear you have gave me something to think about re a carpet. I like the idea that it will be a softer surface for bambino to play on and easier to creep out of the room when trying to get them to go down for the night!
minipie those stripy blinds are fab!

I'm so glad that we all seem to have sensible ideas for our baby's rooms. I've seen some utter horrors on FB, and huge apologies in advance if anyone is planning one, but I'm yet to see one of those painted Disney mural things that doesn't scream tacky.

I am hugely excited as I have found a gorgeous sounding recipe for a chicken, Stilton and leek pie - going to give it a bash on Thursday. I have been pining over the cheese counter ever since getting my BFP so a thrilled I get to chow down on some blue cheese without feeling guilty. I nipped into Boots at dinner and stood there memorised by the row of brie and cranberry sarnies. My chicken salad just wasn't the same!

Oh cinnamon I'm so sorry. Such a sad start to your day.

Am trying to find who mentioned the over bump jeans ... I got a pair from New Look (who I think have by far the best maternity range on the high St) and I am LOVING the comfiness of them, they're fab! I seem to have a wardrobe of dresses, black leggings, uggs and cardi I these days so going back to jeans will be a nice change.

Lauren I've got a glucose test mid January too. My Dad has diabetes but I have a higher than desirable BMI too. I'm hoping that now the nausea seems to have passed I can stick to a healthier eating plan and knock a few points off my BMI. (Just after I finish off these Percy Pigs ...)

I was 15 1/2st when I had ds2 and my gtt was perfect, isn't necessarily an indicator.

Thank you for all your kind words, baby has been super active today think it's trying to cheer me up

Well my BMI is quite low but that doesn't always mean you can't have fat in your arteries or organs. Or have a problem with sugar. That's what the nurse told my mum, but my mum is slightly overweight so she falls into the age and weight bracket. (I wouldn't say she is fat just a woman in her mid fifties with plenty to go around)

Baby has been rather quiet today but I have been busy bobbing about to appointments and such. I did get my cuddle with the new baby and she is tiny tiny at 5lbs favours her daddy big time though. Hopefully she will grow into her features. I wouldn't call her ugly but she obviously wasn't quite ready to come out yet, didn't quite look like a proper newborn was quite strange. (Stopped growing at about 33w but delivered at 36) of course you gush and say how cute she is but the first thing both me and DH said outside was she looked a bit too much like her father. Makes you feel a little shallow judging on looks but we all do it, at least she is healthy even if so small.

Hi, All
Glad everyone is doing well.
Back from holiday, strange thing happened at one of the airport shops this morning. I'm about a size 12, and due end of April (15+1) and not showing at all. I pick up a dress in a size L, I'd normally be a M but sizes vary and it looked about right, with a little room for a bump for a while, if not full term. Sales woman says "is that the right size for you?" I said, "well, ..." and she butted in "Well, you're pregnant." All matter of fact. I seriously am not showing, I had a comfy slouchy top on anyway, how did she know!?

Re rooms for the new babies, anyone considering co-sleeping? DS is four and still in with us. He actually only got his first bedroom of his own when he turned four, but mainly it's a playroom for him, his personal space, and he still sleeps in the big family bed. I am hoping he will still be with us when his little sister arrives.

All our floors are wood, tile or bamboo. I cannot bear carpets (carpet bugs!). When crawling and toddling, I'll put down some foam tiles to save sore hands and knees.