July 2015 - we are nearing the halfway point!

[Fattycow]

We are already nearing the halfway point! Some of us have already reached the 20 weeks, the rest will follow suit. Let the countdowns begin!

Here is the stats list, please update them with your scan dates and the sex of you baby (if you know it):
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1p3idkH2TaQYAy22I_N73k1_-G6Ezq67lAdhQvDjQkU0/edit?pli=1#gid=0

We don't have a name for bump either, I think I have been too nervous and sick this time to go there so it has just been referred to as the new one so far, someone suggested we call it newbie, I'm sure we will come up with something eventually.

We haven't bought a single thing either but as dd is only 16 months we don't need very much except a double buggy which I can't decide about.

We are even worse on names, I tried to talk to DH about them last night and he hasn't even tried to think about it. Do overall we are doing well!

I think that most people who post on fb post alot here too so I don't think it is entirely due to that. I think everyone is just busy and probably exhausted. I know I am. I'm sure everyone will be back. 22 weeks today!

I do hope people keep coming here! I'm not in the Facebook group...

I am sure they will Fatty. I see the FB group people on here so I am not sure it is that, the FB group are pretty chatty so they tend to get on both I think.
I guess we are in the relatively low problem phase of pregnancy so we are making the most of it and getting busy doing stuff.

Anyone who wants to join FB group do get in touch by PM with misseskimo, Bustherb or Natanotherone.

purple, my dh is the same with names. I think about it all the time and keep note on my phone then when he comes home from work, I say excitedly "I've got the most brilliant boys name!!" Tell him, he shakes his head, says a firm "no" and moves on straight away. Not a single alternative suggestion! I find it so frustrating. I blumin love Arlo but when I suggested it, he laughed so hard he cried!

I do think names are something that really don't need to be chosen right now though. It's not the most important thing in getting ready for their arrival. We will have a short list of two or three for each sex by due date but when they come out and have spent a few hours with you, they may not feel like an Alice or Grace/Alex or George. We took over a day before deciding on dd's name for sure and I think we chose right because she is certainly not a Grace!

Broody DH said last night that he could just comment on names I come up with (last time he vetoed most things) and I told him if he doesn't contribute then he won't have any say. You are right though, no rush, last time we had a shortlist and the name we chose didn't emerge as any kind of favourite until the night before and was actually decided on in theatre, with a couple of days after to make sure.

I seem to be addicted to buying cute baby clothes, another 2 today! Will need to stop soon or he'll never wear them all. We have our buggy too, still need furniture as just have an empty room!

We got a few freebies today from the boots parenting club, worth joining if anyone hasn't.

Bump is called JJ (for DH's first initial and then also for Junior).

I'm still here fatty, small green, lost etc and welcome charlie (I'm due the day before you). I'm on computers all day at work and new to mumsnet so like it here. Can't cope with the facebook group too, as I wouldn't be able to keep up with both, or be goggle eyed, or spend any time with MrF in an evening!!! Will try to post more often as my updates always end up being so long otherwise.

First...
BIG congrats on scan Broody, hope you're feeling much better now? & Fattymc.

I've had my first preg weird crying episode. I fell down the stairs last night (missed last couple somehow) and fell onto both knees in hallway. MrF was in Living room (didn't notice) so I started laughing at glass door to him about it, then hid a bit and started really crying. Then told him off for not being bothered (but he only saw me laughing) and then mega cried and he was asking have you hurt yourself etc. Then I was laughing / crying saying "only a little bit". It actually didn't hurt much but I was just upset about how stupid it / I was.

No real name for bump here! But re naming I have lists of baby boy names on my phone and just need MrF to start on his. Although he says got ages yet! Might get him to officially start his tonight.

Booked our last couple holiday today yippee (after calling to check all my insurance first) AND went to an NCT nearly new sale. OMG, it was busy, manic, heaving, but soooooo good. We got loads of clothes (x3 massive bags full for £50) most things were like a £1 a piece. Ceejay I've bought a fair few new clothes since 2nd scan (private sexing then nhs anomaly) confirmed having a little man. Then my friend gave me lots of her x2sons hand me downs last week, then NCT madness today. I buy some of my own clothes off ebay so baby clothes worn next to no time 2nd hand I think of as just such like bargains I'd get for myself! But must.stop.buying.now.

Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine!!!!

Went to the Baby and Toddler Show in Manchester and we learnt a lot about links with cot death and babies staying in travel systems/car seats for too long. I guess you can worry about everything but this seemed like quite an important thing that isn't maybe widely talked about. Or is this really obvious to everyone else?!

Hey Ladies

I'm still here too :) Glue is right, for me anyway, I've been settling lazy though I feel massive support having you guys here ! I will start posting more too.

My nesting period has begun - decorating my bedroom, 2 toilets and kitchen. The rest of the house was done in November. I think we have settled on a bugaboo cameleon in terms of travel system. We have a huge crib, cot and a baby change station with drawers handed down from my young cousin so that's the big items sorted. Still not found a name we love, have a list on phone too and think will make firm decision after we meet her ( can't wait ) no original name for bump either, just 'Bumpy' :) and keep picking up clothes in all the sales of late - I can't stop myself

We have an NCT nearly new sale on 21/3. Hoping to get the odds and sods there. NCT signature course booked for May so looking forward to that with DH.

Finally feeling and looking 'swell' and not just like I ate all the pies :) Started swimming which is great and been out walking in the evenings. I've got EVERY minor pregnancy complaint from heartburn to round ligament, bloating to no control of wind carpal tunnel syndrome to leaking urine etc, etc haha ! On the plus side, DH and I both love the massive norks although they do feel like bowling balls I do hope they stay after feeding this little one or I may have to seriously consider looking into some sort of uplift.....

I'm 23+4 and feeling good - long may it last. I hope you all are too.

I have been keeping up with you all and been pleased to hear of all the positive news coming through. We are almost all past the halfway mark now - woohoo. Can we say it's now the countdown ? I think so :)

Hope you all have a lovely weekend

Aww thanks mrsf hope you're feeling oK after your little fall.

I keep meaning to look out for details of our local NCT nearly new sales. Must put that on a to do list somewhere. We have most things already from dd (we chose black car seat and a khaki coloured pushchair with the thoughts of a second somewhere along the line and cotbed is white so don't need the big stuff this time) but I want to get a really good carrier this time, looking at the ergo or Tula for when we are done with the stretchy Close Caboo.

arete, totally with you on the inability to control wind or wee doing my pelvic floor exercises but it just doesn't seem to be working this time around! I dread every sneeze or cough... Feel like such an old woman!

I must admit to posting on FB and not here recently but have just caught up and will keep on checking in.

We call the bump mini-bear(!) Had our anomaly scan this week and was so relieved to see him (HIM!) wriggling about all healthy and happy as I'd not felt much movement so far.

I know what you all mean about names... We're actually finding it harder to pick even a shortlist now we know the sex. Of course we had a name we both loved picked out if it were a girl, anyone else think boys names are SO much harder?!

Happy weekend everyone btw, I'm at work so missed most of today's sunshine. Hope everyone else managed to soak up some rays

boys names are definitely hard work. ive managed to get daddy to agree to the name I like though so im feeling very

Did some shopping today. Got a couple of Grobags (1-tog for summer) and a breast pump kit, and finally found a nice maternity bikini, in Mamas & Papas. And some of my eBay-bargain baby boy clothes arrived too. Happy!

Broody it is a nightmare, DH has a good time winding me up about it. I had a fit of the giggles last week and inadvertently pee'd myself

I sit here doing my pelvic floor exercises in hope as I type :)

Another little boy on our thread :) congrats Clstow

Will everyone keep the spreadsheet up to date with sex and surprises ? At the moment we have 5 Girls, 7 Boys (inc Lucky's DT) & 7 Surprise summer beans half way cooked [Grin] according to our stats list.

I keep meaning to update. will do it tomorrow when im using the laptop as I cant do it on my phone.

I keep meaning to update. will do it tomorrow when im using the laptop as I cant do it on my phone.

Thanks Arete, have just updated my stats.

This is my first DC and it all feels so much more real now... but I still haven't bought a single thing! Any suggestions as to what my first purchase should be? My bro's giving us a travel system, moses basket and cot so no need for those. It's almost like there's so much to buy I'm just not sure where to start

Girls names are easier until you are trying to pick one and then the Boys names seem easier. DH and I can't decide on a girls name but seem to agree on every boys name we mention! Hey ho

We are using everything we bought for DC1 but I am really missing all the time I spent picking things out like I did last time! My bank balance is grateful for it mind...

I have started trying to buy some girl clothes but am really struggling as everything is too pink! Honestly, I find it really hard as I had convinced myself we would have another boy. Struggling with names too but we did last time as well. No probs with boys but we just can't agree on a girls name.

Have just booked a holiday! Can't wait. 1st one in 3.5 years and we go in less than a fortnight. Whoop whoop!!

How is everyone feeling at the minute? Hope you are all well.

clstow, that's fab you're getting the travel system from family, saves a lot of hassle. I'd say the most important things to get are somewhere for baby to sleep at night, somewhere for the day, a sling if you're planning on babywearing, a bouncer/somewhere safe to put down baby when you need a wee, short sleeved vests (with the shoulder split thing for when you're hit by their poonami!), sleepsuits, a few blankets (cellular are fab as they're breathable), bottles if you're planning on bottle feeding, towels, baby bath and nappies. For you, all you need is a change of clothes and maternity pads for after the birth (Get way more than you possibly think you'll ever use!) xx

Yeah another boy, congrats. Will update my stats on pc tomorrow too.

So far I think have coughed once (was a very strong hard cough though I must say ) and had a tiny dribble too. Must do some pelvic exercise then, lol.

Funnily enough, Just read this in a food magazine of all things... 'There are more girls names than boys in Britain. There were 35,000 girls names registered with the ONS in 2013 and only 27,000 for boys'. So make of it what you will but agree it's probably hard either way!

I'm still feeling generally very well, so still v lucky. I am noticing bending down to put socks on etc is getting harder thou (measured belly earlier and it's grown 6inches so far...)!

Hello Ladies, trust everyone is feeling great, I am except for the new pains I get everytime my baby moves, it's quite painful, gone on for 5 days now. jmojo any thoughts you can kindly offer will be most welcome

Did some more shopping today, new wardrobe for the nursery. I bought a medala breast pump last week and a starter avent feeding bottle, and ordered my snuzpod apparently it's a 6 week lead time. Think its a better alternative to the Moses basket. Anyone getting the snuzpod bassinet crib?

Besides my pain I am doing ok, still exercising getting bigger though, which I am enjoying, I look proper pregnant.

Thanks Broody, maybe I'll start with some vests and hopefully that'll open the floodgates and the buying can start in earnest!

That so doesn't surprise me about the names MrsF - might have to start coming up with some new boys names, not sure OH will approve of anything too 'out there' though

I'm still feeling good - 20 weeks today and have noticed my fitness levels plummeting so trying to walk and do some yoga. Loving my little bump though

We are struggling with boys names. We did last time as well, but everyone was convinced DD was a girl and we found out at 28 weeks she was so it was easier. This time everyone is convinced it's a boy so we really need to pick names this time.

purple (I think it was you). Did you say your looking to get a double buggy? DD will be 18 months when this one arrives and I figured I'd be able to cope with vista with either buggy board or rumble seat for occasional use. I figured DD would pretty much walk everywhere or baby would be in a sling. Am I being a bit naive?

Evening all, not checked in for a while as I've been so busy. Feeling good though, proper bump now and not so tired.

Loving reading what everyone's been buying, I'm looking for a "DC2" list if anyone has anything to share! We've got all the big things from DS and we definitely don't need any more clothes/bedding/blankets! So far on my list I've got nappies and wipes!! Also need some more muslins as I use my old ones for cleaning now (incidentally they're great for a streak-free shine on windows and mirrors!). Will also buy a few dummies as they really helped DS to settle without using my nipple as a comfort! Am I missing anything else obvious?

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