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Second or subsequent babies due Jan / Feb / Mar continued

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Shirkingfromhome · 01/02/2016 19:53

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For any mums due (or have just had) their second or subsequent babies!

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hufflebottom · 01/02/2016 20:52

Hello!

2 and a half weeks left and no chance of fidget appearing. Think she will be late. How is everyone else?

SunnyL · 01/02/2016 21:27

Hola! 7 weeks to go and slow and ponderous here. Nothing to report here other than i have the most patient husband who is wonderful at putting up with moaning me.

Brindler · 01/02/2016 22:24

Yay new thread! Hi everyone hope you're all doing well. 6 weeks left here and starting to panic slightly that I'm not as organised as I should be!

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Shirkingfromhome · 01/02/2016 22:36

Crikey, we're all on the final countdown then! Statistically I have 7 wks left but realistically I think it'll be 9 wks. Not feeling at all prepared, I feel like I've forgotten everything.

My DH is being incredibly understanding too, I've turned into ranty huffy woman!

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hufflebottom · 02/02/2016 07:36

Why does the last few weeks seem to turn people into some grumpy version of themselves.

Well I've been up since 3 this morning. Can't get comfortable, am going to drop dd off at school and then lie in bed and have a lazy day till pick up.

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Shirkingfromhome · 02/02/2016 07:43

Good for you, get the rest in while you can. I'm waking every morning at 4 too, or rather baby is kicking me awake. I think we're all well within our rights to be a bit grumpy; lugging around a huge belly, running around after dc and not sleeping properly is a perfect storm.

Brew all round. Enjoy your lazy day!

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Fraggleyourock · 04/02/2016 08:28

Things are going surprisingly well for me thank you! I was worried about my partner going back to work, but I seem to be coping (some how Confused)
We have all been ill though! Over things now and feeling all a bit more human again!
How are you all, sorry to read you're all suffering a bit!
You might not go over huffle, I got no warning at all!
I hope you are all doing ok! I'm so excited to read the next announcement on here!!

Brindler · 04/02/2016 21:41

Think I may actually keep a tally chart of the number of times I go to the loo tomorrow ... Getting beyond ridiculous and driving me insane!

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Shirkingfromhome · 05/02/2016 07:11

Ah fraggle so pleased you're getting on OK and finding things a little easier than you thought you would. Just what I needed to hear!

Yep, with you on that Brindler, one in one out. Have to time when I have a drink so I'm not caught out when I'm at the park with DS.

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LastOneDancing · 05/02/2016 07:22

Hi all. I was on the first thread but lost you!

Glad to hear everyone us as grumpy and miserable as me. 6 weeks to go here and feeling quite enormous.

I'm so glad to be finishing work next Thursday, although going off at 35 weeks still feels indulgent!

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Shirkingfromhome · 05/02/2016 12:06

I was thinking what I would miss about being pregnant and I'd quite like to keep my hair and boobs Grin My hair is usually really and my boobs non-existent!

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SunnyL · 06/02/2016 17:27

My goodness I had to share this with someone and thought of you.

Went to Boots today to get some more moisturiser for avoiding stretch marks. I can't get over how expensive they were. £10 minimum! Feels like they're preying on ladies insecurities.

Instead I got some cocoa butter except it says I should apply 3 times a day. 3 times!!!

hufflebottom · 06/02/2016 17:48

£10! Mmmm might find out how many boot points I've got on my card.

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Shirkingfromhome · 06/02/2016 17:56

3 times Shock ! That's practically basting yourself Wink

It's expensive but I'd really recommend bio oil after pregnancy for any stretch marks or scars. It worked miracles on my SIL csection scar.

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LastOneDancing · 06/02/2016 18:21

I swear by bio-oil but I've just been shafted with fake version off ebay!

It's £12 atm on Amazon which is the cheapest reputable supplier I can find.

Brindler · 06/02/2016 19:00

I've been using the superdrug version of bio oil. Half the price and no stretch marks yet. (Totally going to wake up covered in them now I've said that aren't i!)

SunnyL · 06/02/2016 20:13

I'm fairly certain I've read somewhere that it's all down to your genes whether you get them or not. I was lucky last time and only got one but I've got a veritable tableau of them across my arms and hips from growing up.

I bet cooking oil does the same job it just doesn't smell as nice Wink

LastOneDancing · 06/02/2016 20:56

Yes Sunny apparently moisturisers etc don't go deep enough into the skin to prevent stretch marks but I'm of the opinion that it certainly can't hurt Smile

I'm the same, no marks from DS but I was a mess all over my legs & hips during puberty

shudders at the memory of gym knickers

hufflebottom · 08/02/2016 10:53

Getting really bored now! 38+3...no sign of fidget, back still killing me. I've had curries, been walking.

Been making appointments for things to be fixed so can guarantee she'll arrive in the next week so I have British Gas coming out tomorrow for my not so smart meter and I have to wait a week, a week! For someone to come out and fix my leaking roof/window.

SunnyL · 08/02/2016 11:54

I had a classic from a well-meaning person at church yesterday

"you have that weary look of someone who has just a few weeks to go".

Me: "Oh really? I think I've felt that way for the last 8 months".

Still 6 weeks to go....kind of hoping baby doesn't come early though as I'm looking forward to a few weeks of lying on the couch while DD is at nursery causing grief for someone else.

hufflebottom · 08/02/2016 11:58

Don't forget the trashy daytime tv too Sunny.

SunnyL · 08/02/2016 13:31

Eww no. I've got Netflix and Amazon Grin

LastOneDancing · 08/02/2016 13:33

Ot the date for my ELCS today.

BabyDance will be here on 10th March. 31 days to go.

I thought I'd feel excited but I'm not sure I've made the right decision. I was committed to VBAC until I started over thinking things.

LOVING your 'law of sod' approach Huffle

Have you gone on ML yet Sunny? If not when? It's my last day this Thursday.

hufflebottom · 08/02/2016 13:53

You might be early LastOne.

I'm currently waiting for midwife team to get back to me as my GP surgery hasn't got any midwife appointments for next week. They asked me if I was going to need it.....well erm...yes if she doesn't make an appearance.

SunnyL · 08/02/2016 15:59

Sadly Lastone I'm about the last one on this thread to go on ML or have baby.

Got another 3 weeks of work and 6 weeks til baby.

Ok I also have a bit of a dilemma. Just been asked by a colleague when my last day in the office is. She normally organises all the birthday cards, leaving presents etc. I'm really hoping that its just to organise a lunch for us. What I'm worried about is she might have organised a present for baby for me.

I have a bit of a thing about not giving presents for babies until they are safely here. I don't do baby showers for example. I think growing up in a medical family means I tend to be overly cautious about celebrating babies until they arrive - safe and well.

Do I tactically mention to someone subtle that I'd prefer there to be no presents for baby until I know they are here safe and well?