August 2016 number 4 - bumps popping and scans happening, we actually have babies!

[PickleBot]

Looks like we've nearly filled the last thread, so here is a nice new one for you all!

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 28th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

Enjoying seeing the stats list grow!

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

would help if I put the date in correctly!!

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

hgleslie Sophia I am always worrying about foetal movement (except when the baby is moving strongly) and I worried about miscarrying until I started worrying about movement!

So, I do spend most of my time worrying about there not being a live baby at the end of the pregnancy.

Occasionally it occurs to me that there will actually most likely be a baby and then - f*- an actual child. FOREVER. Then I freak out a bit.

Sometimes I am so excited about the baby I could burst and I feel like I can't wait to welcome it and meet it and bring it up.

Also, sometimes, pretty occasionally, honestly, I feel....flat? Like, "Oh ok, I'm going to have a baby, hmmmm".

All my emotions come and go, and as someone said upthread, I just kind of try and get through them as they come and recognise that tomorrow is a new day. Definitely looking at my feet rather than the horizon a lot of the time.

Anyway for any and all who are feeling under par, physically or emotionally.

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
FourForYouGlenCoco 29th July Boy
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

bear nice to see you back! Think there are a few of us with pelvic pain but it was almost definitely me moaning about it thanks for the link! Will def check it out when I get a minute.
Cola fab news, what a relief for you. (Feel like I should say 'well done' but that's not quite right!)
Sophia I've done it once and it still feels surreal that in a few months I get to have an actual baby! I'm one of these weirdos that loved giving birth, had an amazing experience and practically as soon as I'd had her I was desperate to do it all again. But now that I am actually going to have to do it again, I'm remembering how much it bloody well hurt and wondering what I've let myself in for!
Also relate to feeling a bit flat plimsolls. Sometimes I think how awesome it's going to be, how lovely they are when they're little and how great it is bringing them up. And then sometimes I just think 'meh'.
Was out with DD today, we went on the train to a big museum in a different city and had such a great time, and I felt sad that soon I won't have that any more - time and money and freedom to just head off for the day with her, doing whatever we feel like. I love her so much and we have a brilliant time together, and I feel like I'll be depriving her of that. Breaks my heart a bit tbh. I know it'll all be fine once he's actually here, but I do worry.

In other news, we are no closer to moving - our buyers are taking the piss to the point we're seriously thinking of putting our house back on the market. Feel like it's teetering on the edge of all falling through, which will be gutting if it happens. We originally hoped to be moving this weekend just gone, which was obviously a no go. Now worried that if it all goes tits up we won't even be moved by due date! I swear to god I'm never moving again as long as I live, this baby is going to be a pure stresshead with the amount of stress hormone constantly circling! Poor little sod

Sorry I've been quiet! Just trying to get on top of the tiredness! I read someone talking about baths and oh my have they helped with the back pain! I never used to have baths EVER but I went into the LUSH store the other day and brought a few bath bombs (you can use them while you're pregnant. God send) and they've been amazing! Whether it's the fact that I've been relaxing for hours in the bath, or the warm water or a combination but it's really helped with my back! Trying to lift myself out of the bath after is a different story.
Still waiting for our room to be done and to finally get the cot and bring everything over from OHs parents house. Hopefully sooner rather than later! Getting a bonus from work in June which couldn't be better timing! Stretch marks all over my sides now and appearing on the bottom of my tummy at the front. Trying very hard to remember it'll be worth it but still sad to see!

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
FourForYouGlenCoco 29th July Boy
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Christinedonna 11th August Girl
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

Time is starting to rush by now - 27 weeks today. Made an appointment for my whooping cough vaccine - they offered me one for this afternoon, when I phoned at lunchtime today! As I am currently sitting on a train heading to a 2 day conference for work, I've got June next week instead, but impressed at the availability of appointment! I also phones the physio about pelvic pain on Thursday last week and was seen at a group appointment yesterday afternoon, again pretty good I thought!

Quite looking forward to my 2 nights away in a nice peaceful hotel room all by myself- not sure DH is that pleased though, he's got to do all the drop offs and pick ups and rainbows etc and I'm not back until late in Friday night so he can do the early swimming lesson on Saturday morning too! (He usually does to be fair) I feel I've earned a break though as he was working every day over the bank holiday weekend - 3 day weekends are rubbish when you are tired, sore and have children to entertain!

I'm on a train on my phone, so can't add myself to the list above, but my EDD is August 3rd and baby is remaining a surprise, would someone add me in please?!

Did anyone else follow the thread wig the lady who had a list of 42 names for her newborn boy, and invented a scoring system to narrow it down? Very entertaining!

Gah, so many typos, sorry!

I'll add you Lots!

Sorry for the long absence, have been so busy and tired and had a few other bits going on! Here is an updated list:

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
FourForYouGlenCoco 29th July Boy
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
LotsofDots 3rd August Unknown
Strandedabroad 9th August Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Christinedonna 11th August Girl
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
FourForYouGlenCoco 29th July Boy
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
LotsofDots 3rd August Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

*stranded you've put yourself in the wrong place

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
FourForYouGlenCoco 29th July Boy
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
LotsofDots 3rd August Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Strandedabroad 9th August Unknown
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Christinedonna 11th August Girl
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

There we go - fixed!

Well done pickle. My previous 2 have both been EDDs at the end of a month (DD1 arrived in the next month, and kept everyone waiting!) so I feel quite the thing right near the top of the list!

Sorry! And thank you :-)

Wow! so far we have -

11 x Unknowns
2 x Boys
5 x Girls

We should do some bets for the unknowns a little nearer the time ;)

lots enjoy the peaceful nights away while you can! Going to def have a look at that names thread, is it on mumsnet?

christine so pleased to hear your back pain is getting better, baths and swimming have been helping mine too, along with those exercises from the link I shared. Fingers crossed we can both be pain free soon! Are you using cream for your stretch marks? I can really recommend coconut oil (link below for the one I use) and Neil's Yard Mothers Balm. www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/perfectly-pure-pure-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-60022864?istCompanyId=8b7eb14d-bd9c-4f8a-aec2-4349bbabb5a0&istItemId=irrirplap&istBid=tztt&&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CKnB5-fuwMwCFcYcGwodRFUJpQ

Hi coco ! Arghh we are in the same boat on the house front, still waiting to exchange and complete, we are aiming for the 27th May so we have the bank holiday to move, but who knows with these things...our buyers have been slow but I think it's just part and parcel of the game so try not to worry and stay positive. Are yours just making the process more difficult or has something come up in the searches etc? Fingers crossed for you that things pick up and we will both be nesting in our new pads soon !!

Such a beautiful day in London, sun has been out and I even had a swim outdoors this morning which was so nice. Making the most of it as can so easily turn to winter again...brrr.

bearhuggy yes it is in the baby names section (beware, it is full of judgy pants in that section, although quite entertaining!)

Christine baths are amazing. It solves a lot of aches and pains. I vividly remember spending c5hrs in the bath at home when in labour with ds until my waters went and I couldn't tell if I had completely lost all pelvic floor control or if waters had gone without getting out of the bath

Bearhuggy 29th July Unknown
FourForYouGlenCoco 29th July Boy
PickleBot 30th July Girl
Hgleslie89 30th July Unknown
LotsofDots 3rd August Unknown
Sophia1984 4th August Boy
Dileas29 5th August Girl
Mslg 6th August Unknown
Biscuitswithtea 6th August Unknown
Fizzyboo 6th August Girl
Strandedabroad 9th August Unknown
Rumisyum 10th August Unknown
Christinedonna 11th August Girl
Suziesome1 13th August Girl
MrsZumbaDancer 15th August Unknown
OwlinaTree 18th August Unknown
HazzaB89 21st August Unknown
Plimsolls 28th August Unknown
Peardrop2 29th August Girl

Sorry to hear about the pelvic pain it sounds nasty, hope it clears up for you guys soon

four I had the exact same thought today: walked into town with DD this afternoon and got a manicure (as going away to centre parks this weekend and have been feeling quite meh recently so my mum treated me) the lovely ladies gave my 2 1/2 year old a free manicure today too while she waited and made a fuss of her, it was adorable and a total treat for us both. She was brilliantly behaved and had toddled all the way and when we got home I felt quite gutted that we soon won't be able to make such a random adventure together as it will involve prams, feeding, nap timings and eh money! It will all work out like you say but nice we can cherish these moments with them before they become big sisters. sniff sniff.

Bear that's the same coconut oil I use. Love it but I find it such a pain in the arse to get out of the bloody jar!

Anyone else feeling massive at the minute? I went from feeling 'neat' (whatever that even is) to feeling very cumbersome and heavy over the space of about 10 days. Starting to feel very uncomfortable now as well. Wondering if something is wrong or whether this is a normal growth spurt... Was walking down the street today and I heard a woman say to her friend 'she's about ready to pop anyway'

I see our thread is nearly up, I'll hook us up with the next one!

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/antenatal_clubs/2629824-August-2016-number-5-waddling-towards-the-third-trimester

New thread!