April 2015 Thread 10: full of chatterboxes, only 2 months to go...

[Hidingthefear]

the other thread was almost full already! Any newbies welcome to join : )

Copied this from Boo from the last fred, sorry if it's changed since then, wasnt sure where to find it.

Unknown/Surprise
Misty414, 30, #1 edd 25th March
Fingerscrossed, 33, #2 EDD 1st April
ChickenMe, 38, EDD 4th April
LadyStinky, 35, #1 EDD 5th April
Rustyzilla, 34, #1, EDD 7th April
Floppypotato, #1, EDD 7th April
BrixtonBunny, 26, #1 edd 8th April - Surprise (but more likely to be girl according to sonographer)
Nerdsgirl, EDD 9th April
Chiliplant, ?, #1, EDD 11th April -
Wineandchoccy, 33, #1, EDD 14th April
AnniaFausta, 32, #1, EDD 15th April
AbiBanbury, 38, #1 EDD 18th April (but ovulate early so likely to be more like 14th) -
BitchPeas #2 EDD 19th April
Kismac, 29 #1, EDD 19th April
NinnynoodleNoo, 37, #6, EDD 19th April
SquattingNeville, 24, #2, EDD 20th April
CherryLips1980, 34, #2, EDD 21st April
Chococroc, 31, #1, EDD 22nd April, (but will likely be a couple of weeks earlier due to health condition) -
Lauren82000, 30 #2 EDD 22nd April
Ivegotacavetroll, 30 #1 EDD 23rd April
Mswibble - 29, #1, EDD 24th April
HippoPottyMouth, 38, #3, EDD 25th April
OneDay, 27, no DC, MMC June 2014, EDD 26th April
Squidge14,#1, EDD 27th April
JaneyTea, 34, #1. EDD 29th April
catsofa 35, #1, EDD 30th April

Boy
RiverRocks, 30, #1, EDD 26th March
houghtonk76, 38, #1, EDD 1st April
Lindalove, 38, EDD 2nd April
Lila35, 35, #1, EDD 3rd April
Cinnamongreyhound, 33, #3 edd 6th April
berberana, 34 #2 edd 11th April
Hidingthefear, 25, #1 EDD 13Th April
daholster, 32, #2, EDD 14th April
BonjourMinou, 32, #2, EDD 19th April
BananaToast, 26, #1, EDD 20th April
smogsville, 33, #2, EDD 22nd April, csection booked for 16th April
LadyNovember, 24, #1, EDD 23rd April
StuntNun, 38, #4, EDD 27th April
Mel0drama 36, dc #2, edd 29th April

Girl
Roastpots 35, #2 EDD 1st April
Babiecakes11, 23, 4th pregnancy, 2nd baby EDD April 1st
minipie, 34, #2, EDD 4th April
Skyra13, 26, #1 EDD 6th April
londonlivvy, 39, DC#2, EDD 8 April
upduffedsecret, EDD 8th April - Girl?
TinyTear, 41, DD2 EDD 11th April
TheBooMonster, 25, DD2, EDD 11th April
Mamabear0315, 24, #2, EDD 12th April
MustBeDueSomeBetterFeet, 36, #2 EDD 23rd April
FreedomHuntress, 40, #2, EDD 27th April
Siarie, 26, #1, EDD 27th April

Going to try and do it on Sunday but the surprise element of the flowers etc is rather gone and the food will have passed it's use by dates! But yes, we can try then. Just really disappointed

Thanks boo, took a screen shot so I can have a look properly tomorrow.
DH just came home with some sleep suits from next from his grans. Apparently she saw them a and thought they were "so us". Clearly everyone knows thinks were geeks :)
RL was it you that asked asked out hospital bags? Got an email off mother care with a simple list if that helps, took a screen shot and posted as a picture.

daholster I think I'd me more than just letting a few bad words slip out. You've had an awful time!! I'd be a wreck and most likely a sobbing mess so I applaud your ability to hold it together!

Yes smogs, yes I did.

Ladies, is the bottom butter Waitrose branded? I had a quick look in our local one for something as I remembered people saying it was good, but couldn't see any Waitrose own stuff in the baby section.

Yes it is, will take a photo of mine if I remember tomorrow :)

Goodness were all going through the ringers. Fingers crossed for all that things pick up
I was told about the wedding ring test today so did it this eve. Really freaky how much it moves.
Mine says a girl. It was everyone else has been guessing too from positioning. Made me think more closely about girls names as id got it in my head a boy.
Inpatient to find out now. Hubby says we have to find out next time suspense is getting to him

Anyone else tried it ( put your wedding ring on a hair. Hold above your stomach make it still and watch it move! Circle for girl back n forth for boy!) Bit of fun either way!!

holly I got boy when I did it, and according to 20 week scan we're expecting a girl. gags self before I can go on a woo woo pendulum ramble Guess we'll only know for sure when the babies are out.

Siarie I wish it were possible to actually share real cake via MN... That looks amazing!!

Up and about! Not much voice and super thirsty, but not as gloomy about the world after a sleep. Lets see if it lasts as I try to get dd up and dressed quickly for nursery!

Two days of work related torture...

Daholster ready... Steady... GO!!!!!

Have a great day all!

31+2

Oh poor you Daholster hope you got your good nights sleep.

Congratulations on the birth of Tiger-Rose she is utterly adorable!

Sorry to hear about all those feeling unwell atm hope it all picks up for you!

Had my 28 week appt last week and (not so) Little Bump is predicted to be about 8-9lb. Oh my life! He's a big boy! Still forgot to ask for a mat1b form because I have no brain.

I have to teddy bear roll off the bed now it's quite hysterical. Have bought a mattress for the cot and chosen the silver cross wayfarer for the pram as the Mothercare orb special edition is out of stock where I live in Brum. Not one to be had in any of the stores :(

Have almost bought a house too so starting to feel rather overwhelmed. Had ofsted last week too. I don't do things by halves!

Had a krispy Kreme doughnut at the weekend the results on the bump were startling he went off like a pinball round the pinball machine haha

Cavetroll, don't let them pressure you into doing work when you're off sick. I think it might be wrong for them to even contact you during sick leave unless you agree to it.

Daholster, really hope things start to pick up for you. Hang on in there.

I had to lock myself in a meeting room yesterday so I could have a wee cry. No idea why. Hormones are weird.

Hey guys: re things for hospital bag (and afterwards!) a tip that DP read, is a little plastic jug, so you can pour water over your delicate bits as you pee, post-birth, to reduce stinging.

Re birth vids (I love One Born even tho everyone always advises me not to watch :0D) but Everyday Miracle is nice - tho it only has the actual birth thing right at the end as it deals with the entire pregnancy. It's just very interesting throughout, ..and everyone love professor Robert Winston (it's on YouTube, tho the audios and visuals go a bit funny every ten minutes or so)

What is all this self-weighing guys? [shakes finger, crossly!] There's a small person living inside you, so cut yourselves some slack for once! It's only one more thing to worry over. Throw your scales out the window, says I!

Lol at the 'pinball' Brunmagen! :0D (hot chocolate is a great one for that too!)

Gah - Mothercare can't fulfil our pram order til possibly end of the month cow of low stock. And we have to get it there to take advantage of their special offer.

Hit 32 weeks yesterday - please stay put a while longer, Peanut! (Bit nervous, since both me and my sister were premature :0o)

Spot the crazy pregnancy lady. Sat on the train and just realised I have jam in my hair.

Morning!
Hope you have a better day holster.
brumma I'm impressed they told you the weight! What a fine weight eh! Reminds me we need to order our buggy too as we have been so last minute!
I had a scan yest. Was meant to be internal but they did a normal one too. Baby is 4lb11 but they didn't predict final weight. Mines a bit of a pinball too as it wouldn't keep still and had the cheek to yawn!
Anyone thought about nursing bras yet? Not sure if it's too early. Also I'm going to do the test for group B Strep as my friend had it. Has anyone done it before?
32+6

Daholster I think you are coping amazingly. Don't worry about having a rant on here that's what we are here for and you are coping with so much!

8-12 weeks and we will all hopefully feel better (-although tired and a bit midget down below!)

That should say mingey down below- I hope none of u are feeling midgets down below, though if u are that's fine too!

Daholster good on you. Hope today is kind to you.

Chicken - I had group b strep in last preg so will be tested acc to the midwife as a precaution but not until a bit further along. It can come and go apparently. Was just picked up in urine samples last time. I'm having a section so it shouldn't even be an issue but good to cover all bases just in case.

Siarie - was it good? Did you use all the frosting is there now half a pot sitting smugly in your fridge?

Yes FiRaffe it's waitrose own brand they put it near their baby bubble bath and shampoo in my local one. I always wait for it to go on 3 for 2 and then stock up on loads.

daholster I'd be swearing a lot more, don't worry.

and I love the "geek" babygrows!

Let's hope today's a good day for all of us!

Smog I didn't know I shouldn't use it all haha! I plonked it all on then smothered it with a knife. The worst bit is that DH is away today until tomorrow evening so I'm left with a lot of cake to eat.

I've started to day with cake for breakfast and am secretly thankful I don't have GD so that I can make use of said cake day.

Finding it really hard to breathe today and last night, I think this beast is sitting on my lungs.

I got that Waitrose Bottom Butter because my mate told me it was good to use on your face!
Re Group B Strep you can send off for a testing kit.
I have probably mentioned cats before but I have got bird brain at the moment. My Siamese cat is obsessed with sleeping on my head and I think it's the warmth. When we put up the cot, as well as getting a cat net, we are going to spray the cat with water/lemon if she tries to get in it. She hates water. Anyone else got any thoughts/tips on cats.

Kismac you shall hereby be rechristened jamhead!

Hope your day goes better today Daholster (I'm with everyone else - you can fooking-well swear like a shitting trooper all you like as far as I'm concerned. Every cussword is good for an airing if the occasion demands it!).
And hopefully you can reserve your lovely V-Day evening plans for a time when it suits both of you, and you are both feeling less put-upon.

Oh yeah, have heard about the Strep B thing - read a very sad article about it where a lady was campaigning for it to be made standard after her little girl was stillborn, here:
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/heartbroken-wallasey-mum-went-expectant-8585146

Sooo many things to worry about in pregnancy. Just trying to kind of chill out because its just an inpassable mountain of worry otherwise (or an infinite sofa, even!),

That said, today, i have woken up with a headache, so have obviously jumped straight on the 'Eek! I've got pre-eclampsia' bandwagon that I was reassuring Holly about the other day

[Sigh]

Here's something to cheer everyone up though. Most informative!

failworthy.com/whatever-you-do-never-do-these-27-things-to-a-baby-youve-been-warned/

:0D

Haha I'm so glad I have my handy home blood pressure kit, it really helps with the "HELP I'VE GOT PREECLAMPSIA" moments. I've had a lot of headaches, in fact I'd say they are what have been my biggest annoyance so far.

Migraines, headaches and sinus pressure in my ears and face.

Siarie I'm sure you were right to use it all. Yum yum! Might have to trot downstairs for a choc biscuit now.