August 2015 part 3

[Dozygirl]

New thread for all due in August 2015

So pleased second scan went well happy. Honestly, i'm still in disbelief at your MIL and her response in wanting to attend your scan! :O! And yours with the 4D scan lily! Bldy hell! You guys are a lot stronger than i'd be, totally seeing mine with a whole new perspective! - and sorry lily, I really hope the funeral goes as well as these things can...

How was the scan frolic? Hope everything went well!

The market research was actually really interesting. Made me factor in a few more points on what I would like/not as important etc as well as looking at various products and brands. It was something that a friend emailed me, though a market research company. I'd definitely do more, easy money!

How's the heartburn OMC? So far i've only had it once after a curry. God it was painful! Hope you haven't been suffering from it for days.

perpetualsummer sorry to hear your poorly, there is loads of bugs going around. Sucks that you can't take much for it. I know what you mean about taking advantage of the sales, I popped into Gap yesterday and there is bargains to be had, their clothes are really gender specific though and we don't know what we're having...

Hello!! The scan was all fine. And it's a boy!! He was facing my back and very wriggly, which made getting the measurements a bit of a struggle. But we got there in the end.
I was convinced that he was going to be a boy. And the sonographer showed us a shot looking up in between his legs from underneath and there was no mistaking what we all saw! I suppose we're as confident as can be.
I'm so relieved. I've been really nervous all day. Much more than before my 12 week scan.
We popped into next afterwards and bought a few navy blue and colourful baby gro's. So exciting!

Glad your scan was good happy.

I hope everyone else is ok? I've only had a quick skim read. Will look back now.

Frolic just as I'm having a little stalk you pop up with such wonderful news So pleased your scan went well and yay for a boy, they're so cuddly. Hope you're keeping well and that awful sickness has gone xx

Yay frolic! Congrats on your little boy too. I find it crazy that we joined the TTC for the first time thread at the same time and now we are at the same stage with our babies! Exciting times.

I am FULL of a cold! I am considering tomorrow off work. I usually wouldn't take a day off sick for a cold but I am usually a fan of the ALL the OTC meds when I have a cold. So just having honey and lemon and orange juice is making me feel a little sorry for myself and pathetic.

My nose is sooo sore from blowing it!

Lovely to hear from you spinning! I still stalk the conception buses but they are so hard to keep up with!!
I'm still being sick a lot, but the nausea has calmed down so I feel better in myself, thank you for asking.
I hope all is good with you? And good luck on the next step of your journey.

We have had nice, synchronised journeys so far happy. It's lovely to share our experiences.
I hope you feel better. I would totally take the day off. I am like you, a huge fan of sudafed, night nurse and the rest. I've not had a cold yet since BFP and really hope not to. I'm not a Dr, but I work for the nhs, so will prescribe you a duvet day tomorrow

Congrats on the boy frolic- we got the same angled shot to show us! And Happy congrats on your little girl!

I've been watching OBEM too and as someone said cant understand how inactive they have all been! This is my first and so I may be thinking far too positively/ unrealistically but I plan to move as much as possible- stay home until I feel I HAVE to go to hospital, stay as calm as possible to be in control and breathe yoga stylee to help! Although she was quite sedentary I said to DH I wanted to order now a labour like the marathon runner from last nights- she was so chilled and calm made it look well easy!

Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes for today the funeral was very fitting. Saw family on the DH side tonight at PIL's as they were over from America and had no other chance- was dreading it after the early and sad morning but it was great- just chatted ALL evening over dinner sharing stories and all sorts and it was so refreshing to not be fussed over and talk baby all evening- sounds awful that I know but as I've mentioned when we're usually at in laws that's all we talk about! FIL at one point tried to literally drag me into a chair as I'd been stood up for about an hour chatting- as I'd been at in the car most of the day I wanted to- but I nicely but firmly said no and SIL even backed me up saying 'she's pregnant not disabled stop it' which I appreciated!

MIL brought out a bag of stuff she'd bought and told Me and DH to look through them- I was in the middle of talking to the other relatives so just said oh we'll look later I don't need to go through in front of everyone- he looked through them and I played it down- offered a couple of 'oh yeh I've seen those in the shop' when MIL insisted I looked! SIL can clearly see her mum is going OTT as when she brought the bag out gave me a knowing look and said something along the lines of 'she needs to chill out' and 'your not going to have to buy anything at this rate' to which I said 'I'd quite like to buy SOMETHING for my own child' so I'm feeling better today! Hopefully the message will get through!

Perpetual and Happy hope your feeling better soon!

Fanby- we got a few gorgeous things from GAP on sale- your right they are quite gendered but I couldn't believe how nice they were as not bought anything for myself from GAP in years!

Congrats happy on your girl and frolic on your boy. Glad all the scans are going well for everyone. I still try keeping up on the conception to see if people we know get there bfps but a lot more people have joined and they talk a lot so I may have to stop stalking soon as im very good at wasting time on the Internet as it and u should probably try to cut back. I'm glad I had the time I did on there for the support etc so I like to try and give back to ppl who are struggling but most prob don't remember me now. I'm a sucker for hearing ppl are pregnant though lol. It makes me happy.

morning all - I'm hoping new baby will be a better sleeper than mini kimmi - 5.30 IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE TIME TO WAKE UP!!

Sorry for the shout!!

lily wrt OBEM apparently the active labours don't video as well (there are fixed cameras in the room mainly focussed on the bed and if you are moving about the cameras aren't always "manned" and don't track you) I don't know whether it is true or not but it does seem to make sense.

Congratulatulations to everyone who has had scans over the past couple of days. We've also had ours now and are having another boy. We're over the moon and even celebrated with a quick trip to the Sainsburys 25% off events to buy a few bits. I think we bought one of everything I'm the 'Guess How Much I love You' range. I'm already getting fed up with people either asking how we feel about having another boy, or more to the point, if we're disappointed. My friend has even said she feels sad for people who have two boys (she ha two girls). I so often feel that little boys are underrated, and that not having a girl has becoming the new not having a boy! Here endeth the rant!!!!

Kimmi I am so with you on wanting a better sleeper this time. How is your little girl now?

Perpetual and happy, I hope you birth feel better soon

Fanby and *Lilly, I am also a big fan of GAP baby things. Their organic range us particularly soft and gorgeous, I you like neutrals/ pastels. We had lots of grey and cream for DS1 which I can't wait to use again.

Has anyone got special plans for the Easter weekend? We've got the in-laws coming!!!!

Lily I am sorry to hear about your nana, I am glad the day went as well as it could do.

Fanby The heartburn is not so bad now, it seems to flare up of an evening, but a white chocolate Magnum helps somewhat Touch wood it won't get any worse! Glad the market research went well!

Lovely to hear about everybody's scans! We're all reaching that exciting halfway point now - can you believe it!? There seem to be a lot of little boys on the way! People have been guessing Wriggler's sex from my scan picture and a fair few have said girl - I really have no idea, though!

Equimum No plans for us this weekend, the youngest SIL might be coming down to visit, and as she is a bit of a princess any family plans are on hold until she decides... Other than that, I am just hoping the weather is nice for a walk one of the days!

I've just made a dentist appointment for next Tuesday - my first one in years (oops)! Does anyone know what I'll need to take to register? Would it just be my maternity exemption card?

Happy Easter Weekend, everyone!

Do people not realise that the human race would come to an end if everyone had girls?? We need our little baby boys just as much as we need baby girls haha. I for one would be happy whichever sex I got becase both have different things to bring into the world. And sex doesn't mean anything these days. Some girls want to be boys and some boys want to be girls. They will be what they want to be

In saying that I do love all the pretty girlie clothes heehee.

I'm procrastinating because I need to finish writing an essay I was supposed to finish years ago but my tutor has been very lenient with it. I highly detest writing essays though. i think they are the worst inventions ever and should be made illegal. I'll regret not completing though because it gets me my degree in neonatal nursing which should help me get promoted in the future if I so wished. Anyway its boring talking about this.Hope ur all having a much more fun day.

Congratulations Frolic and Equimum!! So happy for you both! Gosh, so many boys due this August :D

I'm glad the funeral went well Lily. Sounds like a positive step with the IL's too, it'll be great to get SIL on your 'side' hopefully she can drop a few subtle hints to MIL to calm down a bit.

OMC, ahh thanks for reminding me about the dentist! I really need to go too, it's been a while :S. I'm hoping it's just the exemption card, fingers crossed someone here knows :).

I'm meeting a friend for afternoon tea today, really looking forward to it. I haven't actually told her i'm pregnant (we don't see each other that often and there is no way she would have heard from anyone else), I do hope she's not mad/sad that I haven't told her until now but I wanted to do it face to face. Then off to Brussels tomorrow for our 1st Wedding Anniversary. I'm so excited! Bring on the waffles, chocolate, chips...

Morning Dozy…write your essay !

Equimum congratulations on your little boy! People can be so irritating. I thought I noticed a slight "disappoint" for want of a better word when I told certain family members I was having a boy. Very odd! Surely as long as he's healthy that's all that matters!

Frolic congratulations on your little girl, how exciting!

Lily glad the funeral went well and I'm glad the IL problems are possibly starting to ease a little! Just helps to have someone else on your side I think.

happy hope you feel better soon. I too am a huge fan of OTC meds and my coldy virus thing recently knocked me for six for well over a week!!

Fanby anything useful/interesting you can share with us all about your market research? Glad it went well anyway!

Having a bit of a rotten time at work this week, so really looking forward to the long weekend and all of the chocolate I plan on eating. Seeing my best friend that I haven't seen in about 2 months so that will be lovely. And having dinner with the family on easter sunday I think. Also sleeping, lots of sleeping. Oh and I'm having my first pregnancy yoga class on Saturday morning! Never done yoga before so I'm a bit apprehensive but looking forward to it, as I hear it's very good for breathing techniques in labour.

*disappointment

Dozy Hehe, not sure if that was aimed at my comment about lots of boys on the way, as was genuinely just an observation as the other ladies who are pregnant in my office are expecting boys too. We didn't find out the sex precisely because we don't mind what we have, either will be a blessing. x

Fanby I will let you know how it goes (unless someone here can shed some more light! Hehe!)

Dozy I have just seen the message you were actually responding to - aaah, forgive me; I'm blaming lack of sleep on missing that one!

Lol omc no worries. I can't remember if it was on facebook group or on here as well but some people have negative comments when they've said they're having a boy and I just don't get it. Like saying 'aren't u disappointed it's not a girl'!

fanby enjoy your afternoon tea. I love going for afternoon tea. It's my fave. I'm getting to have an afternoon tea themed babyshower. Been ringing round local cafes today about it whilst procrastinating over essay writing. I don't necessarily think babyshowers are a great idea but this is the first time that I've had something happen in my life that I can celebrate and be spoiled for a change because ive done plenty for other people so I'm going to make the most of it and enjoy being the centre of attention for once.

Had a mini meltdown whilst gathering my things to start the essay because I just didn't think I could do it but I've managed to pull myself together and write a little bit. It's not like I can't do it, I just get this tight feeling in my chest that makes me think I can't do it and takes me a while to overcome it.

Finally had my scan today & all is well, although we were at the hospital for 3 hours, the trainee sonographer was really struggling to get measurements as baby was face down. Sadly we didn't get a great picture but mostly I'm so relieved my little one is ok. Can really start planning now.

Lily, Dozy and Happy I really feel for you with the awkward ILs situations. It's a very sensitive issue to deal with. I'm really lucky that my SIL and MIL are being really kind & supportive but it does make my own mum feel inadequate so I have to be careful. And it's also a stark contrast to the level of interest & help I'd get from my brother. Families are v complicated! Perhaps you need to tell your ILs a bit more about your own hopes & plans for baby, emphasizing the fact that it's the start of your own little family & you're looking forward to time together just the 3 of you.

OMC, you will need to fill out a registration card for the dentist, with your due date, medical history, GP details etc, but you should only need your maternity exemption card.

Pinkie I've found pregnancy yoga to be very relaxing & nice to meet other mums-to-be. If you're used to proper exercise classes you might find it a bit tame, but I think the breathing & pelvic floor exercises will hopefully help with labour. Hope you enjoy.

Have a great Easter everyone. We will be decorating, tidying & planning, with a few chocolates as rewards!

Balls!! Just lost a really long post!

It was a rant about people not thinking boys are great, my lack of the mythical second trimester bloom, tiredness and vomitting. Gah!!

Anyway, happy easter everyone . Here's to a restful bank holiday.

I hope you feel better happy.

Oh no not still vomiting frolic. Grrrr. I feel for u. I on the other hand apart from feeling lazy can't really complain much about pregnancy. I feel just like i did before I was pregnant and I used to feel tired then so it's not really much different. Don't know if that means I'll be unlucky and have an horrendous birth though just to punish me haha.

Yes dozy, I'm still being sick most days! It's nowhere near as bad as it was, but I'm sooooo bored of the sight of toilet bowls! I know I'm blesssed to be pregnant and am trying so hard to be grateful but it's hard not to feel fed up at times

People keep telling me that a difficult pregnancy = easy birth! I wish I believed it. Maybe I'll have my revenge on all you lucky buggers with easy pregnancies when August arrives

You're definitely allowed to feel fed up. Just because u wanted a baby doesn't mean you're not allowed to feel sorry for yourself when u don't feel well. I just moan about feeling fat. I used to look at bumps with sheer envy before I knew what it felt like to just feel bloated and fat. I thought by now I'd look so pregnant but I don't at all. Not to people who don't know anyway. I can't wait to be in a diet and getting slim again! Well not the diet part but the slim part haha.

Yes! Ranting time!!
I can't fit food inside me and my ribs hurt ALL THE TIME and I can't catch my breath, and I want to have a proper bloody drink, and people keep saying "ooh, it must be soon now" AND IT REALLY ISN'T SOON AT ALL OK.