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The November 2015 bus is back on the road, chugging through beautiful scan pic landscapes, picking up plenty of Dairyleas, muffins and whathaveyous on it's way!

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Focusfocus · 14/04/2015 04:12

Did the last November bus crash without a new thread? Worry not, here we are again! Toot toot!

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roughtyping · 19/04/2015 10:06

dixie DS is 11! But think we might go to science museum. Had a look last night and found loads of stuff we want to do - won't have time to do it all!

Dixiebell · 19/04/2015 14:09

Anyone having to buy a new car for this new addition? We have a BMW estate which you'd think big enough, but there is no way to fit 3 car seats in the back. And we can't even fit a person between the two at the mo, so when grandma visits for example, we can't go out anywhere together (she comes by train). So we're looking at 7-seaters which will give us the space for 3 car seats across the back and extra pop up seats if we ever need to transport friends or visitors. We've been to look at a few, but DH now fancies the VW Touran. Anyone got? I will need to borrow some money from my mum, I'd rather ask her after we have our scan so I can give her a reason why we need a new car! But there were two perfect cars on a special deal yesterday and I think DH is keen not to miss out! We are just about to finish paying back my mum for our garage conversion, after 3 years...I will just have to say, er, all that money we've just paid back, can we borrow it again?!

thatduck · 19/04/2015 14:48

My mum has a touran, it's great the back seats fold completely flat and are comfortable for adults

GuybrushThreepwoodMP · 19/04/2015 15:28

We have a citroen grand c4 picasso. It's great.

That said, I don't actually drive so I'm trying to work out how to carry three children on my bike.

annatha · 19/04/2015 15:36

I need to sell my beloved Beetle for something bigger too. I'd wanted one for years and DH surprised me with it last year after finding a bargain but I can only just fit my tiny pram in the boot and have to stand in the back with my arse on the dashboard to get my dd strapped in as its a tiny 3 door. We were hoping to get away with it as dh has an Audi estate but Dixiebell raises a good point about no space for others after two car seats are in. It makes the most sense for us to try and chop both in for a people carrier but I'm so reluctant to let the bug go!

MissMrsMummy · 19/04/2015 16:03

Hello ladies, hope some of you remember me. Just popping by to see how everyone is! Lovely to see the scan pics rolling in! So sorry for mamama (I will message you).

I have been having some more investigations which has helped the 2ww pass quickly! BFP due this week so I will come and let you know if it's good news!

Take care everyone x

Dixiebell · 19/04/2015 16:14

Good luck missmrs.

We are considering the citroen too guybrush. We actually only went to the VW place to look at the Sharan, which we decided was too big, but we spotted the Touran which seems the equivalent of the C4 grand Picasso, and DH loves VW so might end up with that.

roughtyping · 19/04/2015 16:31

I have a ford ka Grin having to choose pram carefully! Anyone else have a tiny car? The boot isn't actually too bad. I only got it last year and it's going nowhere, I love it!

mrscatmad31 · 19/04/2015 16:39

Neither me or hubby drive so we don't have a car, hubby has his driving test the same week as my scan so hopefully it will be a very good week!

mrscatmad31 · 19/04/2015 16:40

annatha I've always wanted a beetle, love them!

NoMoreSashimi · 19/04/2015 16:46

We've got a two-door Corsa, so will get a larger car just before baby arrives. I quite fancy a Skoda Yeti, will need to check it out in more detail, though.

cryingbabymess · 19/04/2015 16:48

I've got a seat leon FR and my DP has just bought a skoda fabia Monte Carlo! He used to have a passat estate but was costing too much so now my car is the"bigger" car.

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annatha · 19/04/2015 17:27

mrscatmad buy mine!! Grin I've been trying to convince dh its viable to keep it but with two kids I'm just kidding myself. I recommend them though, its the best car I've ever driven and its lots of fun!

Best of luck missmrs let us know how you get on.

Good luck for your scan tomorrow Annbag

BowiesJumper · 19/04/2015 17:32

MissMrs I've got everything crossed for you!!

We've got a tiny 3 door Clio so may have to upgrade too! We'll see...

Good luck tomorrow Ann! I hear you on the nerves.

Annbag · 19/04/2015 17:39

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TwoBeesInTheHive · 19/04/2015 17:51

ideally we do need to change cars but I doubt we will have the money to sort it before baby comes. at the moment we have an old punto that dh uses for work, and a seat leon. we need to get rid of both and get a van for dh and a suitable family car, 7 seater would mean we could easily fit 3 car seats and other passengers but I doubt we will get one. dh is determined we won't have a 'vag car' as he calls any practical family car Envy why are men so weird about cars??

MissMrsMummy · 19/04/2015 18:13

Thank you Smile
Good luck for your 12 week scan, Annbag!

tootsroots · 19/04/2015 18:16

dixie we have a 3 door Clio but upgrading tomorrow to a fancy pants audi a3 5 door thingy, my dh chose it... big engine and automatic is all i know. I didn't have much say as i wanted Q3 as my back is bad but he ignored me!( and i have paying 75% of the cost but ugh. Anything for peace. Anyone else the main earner and a little irritated sometimes at the inequality?!

Baby brain attacked for the first time...Almost forgot my blood test for my pre nuchal scan today at hosp ..my scan is the 27th Apr. I was in bed at 9.50 as slept so badly then suddenly went from fast asleep to sht sht DH pls can you drive me in 5 mins to the hosp.. ( 3 mins away) for my 10.10 appt! ended up dropping me at one end to find it was at the other end.. so SPRINTED the entire hospital ( it is one of the largest in UK) in 5 mins to the blood test.. .my blood pressure was a little high that they disregarded it unsurprisingly I have lost 3kg though! One thing that i did notice was i didn't feel sick for the first time in 3 months! am i at the end of ms?!!

missmrs good luck on the bfp and tww!!

tootsroots · 19/04/2015 18:19

Hi stats updated keeping my thoughts for you.

Crumbelina, 36, Baby #1, EDD 24/10
NoMoreSashimi, 37, Baby #1, EDD 25/10
TootsRoots, 32, Baby #1, EDD 31/10
LadyStark, 28, baby #2, EDD 31/10
Annbag, 33, Baby #2, EDD 1/11
Mulligrubs, 26, baby #2, EDD 2/11
Nehagarg, 31, baby#1, EDD 2/11
ShortLashes, 31, Baby #1, EDD 3/11
Annatha, 25, baby #2, EDD 3/11
Roughtyping, 29, baby #2, EDD 3/11
MrsScarlettButler, 30 Baby #1, EDD 4/11
UnderEstherMate 24, baby #2 EDD 4/11
Mrscatmad31, 30, baby #1 EDD 4/11
Focus focus 30, dc1, edd 6/11
reb2g08, 25, baby #1, EDD 6/11
WeePoppy, 35, Baby #1, EDD 07/11
MrsWishyWashy 36, bb #1, IVF, EDD 7/11
BowiesJumper, 34, Baby #1, EDD 7/11
FlossyLil, 33, Baby #1, EDD 7/11
Orangebud, 35, #1, EDD 8/11
Stickytoffeegirl, 31, baby#1, EDD 8/11
Mama, 31, baby #2, EDD 09/11 (although I think i ov'd late so prob later)
Notgonnatell, 30, baby #1, EDD 09/11
TheTravellingLemon, 36, baby #2 EDD 9/11
CuntCourtIsInSession, 40, baby #1, EDD 9/11
NewMrsX, 25, baby #1 EDD 9/11
BlueBananas, 25, baby #3 EDD 9/11
Cityrat79, 35, baby #2 EDD 10/11
Dottiemad 30 Baby #1 EDD 10/11
Stroan, 31, baby #1, EDD 11/11
Bugoven, 31, baby #2, EDD 11/11
Flyingsprocket, 36, baby #1, EDD 11/11
Unthoughtknown, 28, baby #1, EDD 12/11 (ish)
ChicBabyP, 31, baby#2 and baby#3, EDD 12/11
Frescoed, 36, baby #1, EDD 12/11
BleachedBarnet, 27, baby #1 EDD 13/11
Ramadamdam, 31, baby #2 EDD 13/11
Hopefull28, 28, baby #1 EDD 13/11
GuybrushThreepwoodMP, 30, babies #2 and #3, EDD 14/11/15
TakesTwoToTango, 35, baby #3, EDD 14/11
LemonDrizzleTwunt (Lemon), 27, Baby#1, EDD 14/11
Pyjama, 24, baby #1, EDD 14/11
ehealy, 37, pregnancy #1, baby #1 EDD 14/11
Poppy ninja, 35, Baby #1 EDD 14/11
Blueblink 28, baby #1 EDD 14/11
Sleeplessinnorthlondon, 33, baby #1, edd 15/11
CishandFips 30, baby #2 EDD 15/11
Buttermilly 39, baby 2#2 EDD 15/11
Karmanna, 36, baby #2 EDD 16/11
Heloharris, 32, baby #1 EDD 16/11
Barbara, 26 baby #1 EDD 16/11
10Twinkle10 34 baby #2 EDD 16/11
Gobbolinothewitchscat, 37, baby #3 EDD 17/11
ninjabeer 35 baby #1 EDF 18/11
HeirToTheIronThrone, 32, baby #1, EDD 18/11
Stace1986, 28, baby #1, EDD 20/11
Bumpingalong84,31,baby#1EDD 21/11
ThreeBeanRap, 28, baby1, EDD 21/11
Dixiebell, 36, baby #3 EDD 22/11
Fitnotfatthistime, 32, baby #3 EDD 22/11
TwoBeesInTheHive, 24, baby #3 EDD 23/11
Laura, 32, baby #4, EDD 24/11
CoffeeTwo, 31, baby #2, EDD 26/11
S1mmy, 34, baby #3, EDD 28/11
Thatduck, 24, baby #1, EDD 29/11
SnozzberryPie, 36, baby #2, EDD 01/12/15

Blueblink · 19/04/2015 19:23

Glad we arnt the only ones who need to upgrade the car! DP is unable to drive for medical reasons so it's just me and my clapped out old corsa! We are looking at the new ford focus and I'm excited!
Have got a really stressful few weeks coming up at work (I do events management) and am already starting to feel the dread of the impending schedule! Confused

stickytoffeegirl · 19/04/2015 19:26

Snap roughtypying! I did a bit of research before I bought it and ppl suggested a car seat/pram frame combo - is a maxi cosi a thing? Apparently shops like mothercare will let you test to see if they fit so I'll be doing that. Or making DH drive my tiny car while I take his :)

LadyStark · 19/04/2015 19:36

We have a Honda CRV which is a great car, will do for us as long as nobody wants lifts anywhere!

mrscatmad31 · 19/04/2015 19:38

Need to change my stats, I'm 31 now Sad

Jucymyname · 19/04/2015 19:51

We have Ford Focus estate, it's great. We can fit 2 car seats with 5 year olds and somebody slim between them. But not 3 car seats. Boot space is fantastic. And it's so comfortable.
Can somebody add me to the list please as I seem to be lost again. Jucymyname, 37, baby #2, EDD 11.11