August 2015 part 3

[Dozygirl]

New thread for all due in August 2015

Totally with you - I've waited for so long, I don't want to miss out on it now! It is solely the fact that we're buying a house that is getting me back to work in less than a year. If I could, I would quit my job and just do parenting for a few years, really.

I've always said that I would love to be a stay at home mum. In reality, I don't think its going to work. I'm hoping to take as long as I can off and then just go back to work part time. Luckily MIL lives just around the corner and doesn't work so we won't have to pay for childcare

Welcome, Galaxy!

I have to wait and see how much time I can have off work, currently it might be as little as three months, depending on whether we can cover the bills and such on only my half pay – DH is self-employed with a new business he only started last year, so his income isn’t reliable enough yet! Same here, Dilly in an deal world, I’d be a SAHM, so I’m waiting on that lottery ticket, too!

Names: we’ve got ours picked out, one for a boy and one for a girl (hopefully the baby will ‘suit’ the name or its back to square one!) but we have kept them a secret; not bothered by people’s reactions, but more because we are excited to be able to announce the sex and name when baby is here!

Dozy Sorry to hear about your photos, I would also have been devastated – I once lost all mine so now I back them up to Onedrive, you can get an App for it and its pretty simple

Weighed myself this morning and I have officially put on a stone, which I am actually pleased about as it is nowhere near as much as I thought it would be!

Hope everyone has a good day!

Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around much. Fair few things going on.

Unfortunately, after being very ill in hospital for the past few weeks, DH'S lovely grandfather passed away a few hours ago. We had hoped he would be around for August but alas it was not to be

Wondering what the arrangements are going to be as I have my GTT, a hospital appointment and an ultrasound scan on Friday. I hope they're not the same day.

Thanks for letting me unload. I'll try to have a more upbeat post for the next time. Take care.

Isabeau1980 Sorry for your loss

galaxy, I think I'm your doppleganger! I'm also due 21st with a boy. I'm also worried how I'll feel being off work for so long. I love my job, and as much as I'm looking forward to being home with the baby, I can't quite get my head around not going to work for 9 months. Everyone I've spoken to assures me I'll not even think about work after a week or so. We'll have to see how it goes I suppose!

I saw the midwife today. All good. I'm not really dehydrated despite the vomiting ramping up again. She didn't measure me (not until 28 weeks), which was a bit disappointing as I'm eager to know if I'm as massive as people keep telling me!

Sorry you haven't managed to find you photos dozy. I keep meaning to back my phone up, but never get round to it.

Sorry for your loss isabeau

Is anyone having weird cravings? All I've been able to think about all afternoon is sucking a bath sponge! Dh has been sent to tesco to get me one ASAP! I can't wait to get my teeth into it

Aww isabeau - so sorry for your loss x

Cravings wise I've switched fire from cheesy savoury-ness to sweet. And more specifically to Cadbury Twirls and iced raisin Danish pastries only!! They seem to be the only things that hit the spot

I haven't been able to work since 3 months and boy do I miss it!! But then on the other hand I've only got to entertain myself and the figs rather than a newborn!!

Weight wise I'm now at 1 and a half stone eeeek!
Probably should stop the chocolate but I caaaaaaaan't do it!!!

But I'm deffo not wanting to gnaw on a sponge!!

I've got my sponge and it is awesome !!

frolic sponge is not unheard of as a craving but I think it can be indicative of iron deficiency? coal definitely is. I have t had any weird cravings, my OH thought I would want firefighters

Firefighters?! Depends how good looking they are I guess, and whether they'd be up for being gnawed on!

Oh isabeau sorry for your loss I'm sure you'd be able to rearrange appointments if need be but hopefully they won't clash.

frolic hahahahaha a sponge?! That's funny. I've had no weird cravings. I just want to eat all the time. Although did jump on scales this morning and I'd lost a couple of pounds from last time I'd weighed myself rather than gained 2 pounds so that was a bonus. So then I scoffed my face with chocolate to make up for it. I get so ridiculously hungry though if I don't eat. It's crazy. Still not liking the extra weight in other places though it doesn't make me happy but not much longer to go and then I'll be strictly on a diet.

Seriously, it's the strangest thing that's ever happened to me. I was just driving along, not even thinking about food or pregnancy when I just suddenly thought about how nice it would be to have sponge in my mouth. It came from nowhere and was really overwhelming. I was literally salivating at the thought.
Dh kindly obliged and bought me a couple on the way home. I've been sucking, smelling and chewing them merrily all evening. Resisting the urge to swallow so far as I'm petrified of what it would do for my constipation!

Funny you should say about iron happy. I asked my midwife today and she said I should be ok as my starting levels were quite high. I think they take bloods again in a few weeks, so hopefully they'll check then.
I'm giggling at the craving firefighters!! I bet your dh would almost prefer fire lighters to that!

It's hard not to worry about weight dozy, but try not to. I've put back the stone I lost with hg now and feel bigger every day. I so desperately want to feel like a blooming earth mother, but the truth is I've never felt do out of touch / control of my body. Don't beat yourself up about weight gain, and don't stress now about loosing it later on. Plenty of time to think about that.

I've been getting random cravings for fruit. At least once a week I seem to be sitting down and joyfully munching my way through an entire fruit basket. Last week I bought two melons and just sat down and ate them...

ARGH! Fire LIGHTERS not fire fighters! damn you auto correct! although I haven't been craving firefighters either.... just Poldark

No other random craving, I go through phases though, often including melon, ice lolly's or mashed potato (not at the same time)

I’m glad you enjoyed your sponge, Frolicacid !! That is so random! I've not had anything that –bizarre-- interesting! I am still obsessed with Haribo Tangfastics, and at the moment consuming a huge amount of Babybells!

Siani What a healthy craving! I wish my body wanted more fruit. Have been feeling guilty recently as I need to be eating more oily fish, but the thought just puts me right off still!

Happygojo I love the idea of craving firefighters! Imagine the look on DH’s face! Hehe!

Has anybody started any classes yet? I feel like I need to start looking into booking them soon and have no idea where to start!

OMC1 My NCT classes are booked for second half of June (2 Saturdays and 1 evening). I will be doing a yoga birthing class at about 36 weeks (me and DP, which will be interesting!) I am doing my yoga every thursday and I am doing a hypnobirthing CD.... that albeit relaxing, I am not sure how it will help with labour, I am hoping if I listen to it enough it will become engrained???

I think I'm going to go against the grain and not go to any antenatal classes. DH can't come with me as they're all during the day time and if I'm honest the ones local to us look a bit rubbish - especially as I cover most of it with work; wound care, breathing techniques, pelvic floor exs, pain relief etc. Added to all that, I know it's good for making friends but since DH and I will be moving 1-2 weeks after baby arrives it all seems a bit pointless...

I have booked myself in for a breastfeeding class though, apparently they have knitted boobs for you to practice on

I wish I was craving fruit!! Probably much healthier than sponge!

I'm also not going to go to classes mzzf. I had a frank discussion with my midwife yesterday and she said there is nothing taught that I can't look up myself. She will do a long appt nearer the birth in which we can cover most of it and do a plan. I'm antisocial not really looking for new friends, so don't see the point in going for the social aspect either. Dh is a worrier and would prefer to go in 'blind' rather than start overthinking stuff.

I've got a day off today. All I've done so far is sleep!

Sorry for your loss isabeau

I've booked onto NCT classes but sort of regretting paying/bothering now. I have a fair bit of experience with babies even though it's my first and most of it I think I can read myself!

Ha! frolic a sponge! Isn't that what they call pica? I also heard it may point to iron deficiency, but fingers crossed it's just an odd pregnancy thing!!

I had my 25 week midwife appointment today and I'm mainly happy about the fact that she didn't weigh me! no one needs to be that depressed, I'm much happier not knowing! Baby was fine, measuring at 25 weeks (I'm 24+5) and BP was fine, as was urine. Next is my lucozade challenge in a few weeks.

Hi everyone. Haven't been on in ages but I've been reading when I can.

I went back to work last time when dd was 8 months old. We'll do the same this time I think. We had to live on the smp last time because dh is self employed and didn't get paid between January and July. It's amazing what you can do when you have to! I was ready to go back to work when I did. It's bloody difficult looking after a small all day. I must admit to feeling a bit worried about mat leave this time too. Baby groups are a must if only to give you a reason to shower and leave the house!

The only sponge I've been craving is Victoria! What a funny thing pregnancy is. Does crazy stuff to you. Hope you're enjoying it anyway!

I had my midwife appointment this week too. BP all back to normal and she measured me this time and was bang on 50th centile so at least I know I'm not too giant. She's never weighed though thank goodness.

I've come to Guildford to visit a friend for a few days. She has a 7 month old boy so been having a play and cuddle with him. She showed me all her bump photos and she was huge throughout! Much bigger than my bump so far and she's really slim. It was literally all just baby bump on her.
Just shows everyone is different and the measuring thing the midwife does can't really tell a lot because u could be carrying loads of water and have a little baby or have a small bump with not much water and a big baby. U just never know.

It's warmer down here than up north where I live lol.

Hope you're all good

Frolic- sponge!!! That's brilliant! I've not really had any cravings as such just aversions- still not eating cheese! I actually want to now- would love a piping hot pizza with stringy cheese but I'm terrified of being sick again when I've managed about 8 weeks clear now! Think after my uni exams out the way and I'm on a day off the next day I might risk it- that way if it still makes me ill I can spend the day feeling sorry for myself! Haha!

Got my letter through for appointment to move hospitals- hopefully to MLU- it's at sodding 0830 on a Monday morning! Great! Ah well will be worth it!

Classes wise I've got a breastfeeding workshop booked and labour ante natal class- 10-4 on a Saturday gets it all out the way with! I don't really think I'll learn much as I'm an avid googler and have a few books too but will be good to get DH to it as I can't see him learning for himself and want him to know what's going on spin can concentrate on hypno/ yoga tecniques and chilling out as much as poss on D day!

Names wise we are down to about 2-4 and now struggling to decide the order of first name/ middle name and which ones we prefer etc! Not telling a soul our names till he is here- made the mistake of sharing with PIL when we had loads on the list and got far too much opinion- have now told them it's not up for discussion and not to ask/ mention etc yet MIL insists on dropping in 'well I really really love suchaname- just saying' EVERYTIME we see her which is a shame as it is still currently in the running but the stubborn side of me doesn't want to use it to make a point- but I also really like so it's a bit ruined! Lol!

Anyone started looking at childcare etc yet? I know it's early but places can book up ridiculously early im told- one place a friend rang a month ago said they had no availability till sep 2016!! Wtf? Are people reserving places for children who aren't even concieved?! I've emailed a couple- one looks lovely and is round the corner from our new house so will be perfect- the lady was so nice too so gonna go look at it in a few weeks! Just need to decide what days to use- I'm going back part time after mat leave but we both work shifts so I begrudge having to pay for care when we wont always need it so trying to get a balance where he's in there the days we work the most! Have made a spreadsheet and am driving DH crazy keeping showing him my ideas!! Haha!

Just managed a lie in for first time in a while- needed it! Feel so much better now!

Good morning!

I'm still chomping on sponge. I can't believe I'm the only one on here with weird cravings. Can one of you start licking slippers or something to make me feel better?

Great news about your blood pressure dozy. Enjoy the break with your friend.

We've had a bit of a think about childcare lily. There is a nice nursery near by and we're hoping to get a place there. They do wrap around care as well, so should be a good long term option. He will be very young is his school year (I'm totally refusing to aknowledge the possibility of him being mega late and arriving in September). And we think it will be good for him to be in a nursery type environment to get used to being around other kids rather than on his own or in a small with a childminder. I'm going to ring them soon to find out about waiting lists and stuff.

Childcare - hmm, I have started thinking about it. Not sure whether a childminder or nursery will be the best option, and people I have spoken to with kids say it depends entirely on the child! So obviously won't know that til later. It will only be 2 days per week maximum I think so won't be too bad either way. I may just contact some of the good nurseries in the area to see what their waiting lists are like. Good to have an idea.