Thread 13. TTC #1 Grads. Some of us still remember that thing called "a full nights sleep" for most, it's a mere memory.

[AudreyBradshaw]

Behold, the wonder of birth! Members from 6 weeks bfp to post-partum wonder Mamas! No question to grotty or minging.

We've come full circle from obsessing about cervical mucus to now obsessing if it's our vagina baby plug going! What larks!

Lots of talk about poo, ours and now babies too! Baby brain is REAL! From morning sickness in the first trimester to the third trimester struggle of getting out of bed ( "walrus-ing"in our house), to actual real babies who are growing so fast! Discussion on the merits of sleepyhead and Ewan the dream sheep.

Sooo many gorgeous babies now! And equally lovely Mummy's! We are amazing! What a year! Can you believe it's been a year since our first tentative TTC thread!? Look how far we've come!

Roll up, literally, in my case, cause I'm practically rotund! for TTC #1 Grads!

Lisa little A was a dream on the train and slept pretty much the whole journey there and back, just stirring for feeds. He woke on the tube at first as I guess it was new motions and noises . He was utterly non fussed by Westminister sites (see photo) but was entranced by restaurant antics and was whipping his head back and forth sharing at everyone and everything. He was amazing the whole trip to be fair. HP was epic

Congrats on movement marmite, it's such a lovely feeling.fast forward now to a whole different kind of movement and being punched and kicked by my 3 month old all night. Yay co sleeping

Oh stardrey I'm so sorry. Did he say it in writing at any point so you can at least remind him he's being a dick?

Again I only get the chance to post when I'm expressing..

Stardrey I'm so sorry, it seems like it's one thing after the other. I can't really offer much comfort except that I'm sure it will be all be resolved soon. How will you know if you can get legal aid? Also what a cock DH's boss is!! I'm sorry you're going through this, keep positive, things always have a way of working themselves out.

Ever yay on 27 weeks! Also don't count on sleeping properly for the next few months (maybe years...)

Miley I'm sorry little Harrison hasn't been well, it really isn't your fault. You're a fabulous mummy and you're doing everything you can for you little boy. Us mums best ourselves up too much, I nearly cried last week because I felt guilty Autumn had nappy rash!

Marmite yes! That'll will be your little baba kicking about, it felt exactly like popcorn to me it's such a lovely feeling.

So I'm looking at Xmas presents for Autumn..can anyone recommend a good play mat/gym and a good bouncer/rocker chair that she won't grow out of in a month?

No, it was all platitudes of good will and grand gestures from the old boss. Never mind. This is a test of my grit I'm sure. I'm just determined it won't affect my oxytocin/cortisol production. If I get stressed so my boobs don't produce I'll be thoroughly miffed!

I can't remember if it was a dream or actually happened that I lost my plug last night. I just remember going for a wee and there being bleedy pants snot. That would be amusing. I may be going slightly mad haha.

And I have what I think must be a swollen lymph node or a bartholins cyst right on my thigh/undercarriage area. It's huge, hot and very sore. Never had one before so not sure what to do really especially as I can't really feel it with my hands (still numb) anyone have any experience of this?

bunch I loved all the photos, especially the twinning ones, so sweet! What lovely memories!

indi we were looking at the fisher price jungle ones but I'm not sure how quickly autumn would grow out of those. I want a press by jumperoo for me

Ever good to hear from you again, glad things are ticking along nicely!

Audrey .... trying to think of something uplifting to say after everything that's already been said! Swear your head off and hopefully you'll feel a bit better after that? Surely the clown will have no joy in court against your DH.

marmite yay for feeling movement.

Audrey I'm sorry, you're having such a hard time. Wish I could offer some advice.

Finally finished the advent calendar. Just have to varnish it.

Just popping on to say I had my baby yesterday lunchtime. The c section was a wonderful experience and i am made up with it. Recovery has been v easy so far, I am mobile and only needing paracetamol! Baby is absolutely perfect and has taken to breastfeeding like a champ. He's such a good, calm little boy and I am so in love. Will be home tomorrow and will try and catch up then.

That is beautiful potato absolutely gorgeous. She will treasure that as she grows up. No words needed, thanks for thinking of me.

lovely thanks bud, I just keep repeating 'everything will be fine'. I've had a little secret cry and am trying to be super positive in front of dh now. I didn't think it would get this far with all the evidence they have from cctv etc. Tis one of those tests I reckon.

canters congratulations! Such awesome news! And im so pleased it was everything you hoped for. Welcome to the world baby canters! 💙🐘💐🎉👑🍰🐒

Aaahh congratulations Canters!!! Glad it all went so smoothly!

Potato that advent calendar looks amazing, it's gorgeous! I'm so terrible at crafty things wouldn't even know where to start! That will be a lovely keepsake and memories year after year

Im obsessively waiting for more 'popcorn movements' but not felt anything else yet

canters brilliant news! Glad it was all you'd hoped and huge congratulations

potato amazing! That is really lovely. You ladies really do make me wish I was more crafty. What will you be filling the drawers with?

audrey I'm really, really sorry it's so shit for you. It's so unfair this time is being tarnished for you when it should be so special. Everything will be ok I reckon, though. Do what you need to do to let it all out. Even if it's just ranting to us lot.

indi we have an interactive one from argos for Harrison for Christmas. I think it's the Fisher price rainforest one!

Yay Canters, many congratulations! So happy for you, and so pleased the elcs went well (can't believe you're already mobile!). Can't wait to hear more about your little boy!

Quick update for you all. Went into labour at T+10 and Baby Ellis was born on the 10th November :) He's wonderful and we are doing great!

Congratulations Canters! I'm glad everything went well for you, and that you're mobile already!

Marmite if there's one thing I've learned, movements rarely happen when you want them too. Just inviting someone to put their hand on your bump to feel what's going on is an invitation for baby to stop moving. Unless you're my OH, who baby will quite happily kick in the face. It's such a fun stage when movements start; congratulations!

Potato what a fantastic job on the advent calendar! It will surely be something to treasure. I'm also curious to know if you're planning on filling it this year, and if so, with what? I dreamt about lollies suitable for babies from birth for some weird, weird reason last night.

Stardrey I'm sorry this is happening to you and your DH. Hopefully it is just a short test of patience, and you continue to handle it as well as you have been to date.

Indi I've just bought a 4 moms mamaroo that should be delivered tomorrow. I can't recommend it with no baby to test it with, but I am looking forward to playing with it tomorrow!

Bunch looks like you and Atticus had a fantastic trip!

Soda the nearly new sale sounds fantastic! I've been looking at them online, but can't get my act together to go.

Miley I'm sorry Harrison hasn't been 100%. I can understand how you feel, but please don't blame yourself. I hope he's feeling better soon!

I've had the most up and down few days. I've worked 25 hours overtime last week. Saturday I had no movements, so spent the evening at the hospital for monitoring (baby was fine). Monday OH and I had the best session on home birthing, which absolutely cemented our choices and left us both excited to birth at home. And today I had an appointment with the midwife, who told me a swab at my last appointment a whole MONTH ago tested positive for Group B Strep, so the home birth (and even the birthing pool at the hospital) are now no longer options for me. I know the priority is for a happy and healthy baby, but I am not a happy mama-to-be. This is the 6th MW I've seen (haven't had the same one twice yet) and she wasn't helpful or supportive and didn't have any options for me on what to do next. I go back in three weeks, when I'll have the opportunity to discuss my birth plan, and start planning again. At 36/37 weeks. Not a happy pregnant lady.

Aw, congratulations First! Glad to hear you're both doing well, and I'm looking forward to hearing more

He he congrats canters so glad it was all you wanted it to be.

Stardrey ouch, that sounds sore. Worth speaking to the midwife about? You're going to handle motherhood like a champ with all life is throwing at you at the moment. It's a good mantra to have and I truly believe everything will be okay.

Potato utterly gorgeous.

Congratulations first, welcome to the world baby Ellis.

Maya ask for another test, strep
B can easily disappear (or appear) before birth so I read, hence why they don't usually routinely test.

Congratulations First, such lovely news! Hope you're both doing well!

Miley - it's the poo accidents while having naked bum time that worry me! I think I need to be more easygoing and just have lots of muslins to hand

Congratulations canters and first!

Surely Team Blue must be ahead now?!

Congratulations Canters and First two more thread babies!!! so excited for you both!

I'm going to be filling the advent calendar with chocolate for me this year seems like a shame not to use it when I spent so much time on it.

Mayo sorry you won't b able to have a home birth but hospital births really aren't that bad and once you're on the gas and air you won't care where you are.

Massive congratulations first was wondering how you got on earlier so I'm made up for you! Welcome baby Ellis (love that name!) 🐒🍰🎉💙😊🐯🎁

Aaahhh congratulations first and canters!!! Lovely news to wake up to.
Canters I'm so glad the docs went smoothly, it really is such a calm wonderful experience.

Potato the advent calendar is gorgeous!

Marmite after my first popcorn feeling I didnt feel anything afterwards for a couple of weeks. She then turned in to the most wriggly baby ever so don't worry if movement is slow at first.

So we've just had a massive poonami explosion while Autumn was naked, she also decided to wee and be sick at the same time. I've just had to dunk the kid in the ensuite sink for a quick wash as no wet wipes were going to help that situation! Lovely thing to wake up to

Yesterday Autumn was so clingy and whingey all morning. She wouldn't let herself sleep, even on our morning walk which is usually morning nap time. She then spent the whole morning crying anytime I put her down and just wanted boob and to be held constantly. In the end I only ended up being able to get a shower and brush my teeth at 2.30pm when she finally fell asleep on my chest and then DH got home and I transferred her to his chest. She then acted like an angel all evening and night and slept really well.
Anyone else's babies go through a growth spurt around the 5/6 week mark?
Thanks for all the suggestions on toys, going to have a research today. Also Autumn is 6 weeks today! Can't believe how quickly it's gone.

Hope you're all doing well, sorry to anyone I've missed. X

Canters that should say elcs not docs!

Congrats First welcome to the world baby Ellis, gorgeous name!

Thanks for the reassurance Indi that's good to know. 20 week scan a week today anyway so can hopefully see everything is fine then, eek can't wait! Hahah oh dear to Autumn's morning sink dunk!

Congratulations Canters and First!

Maya sorry strep B's messed up your birth plans. I had been considering one too but I've also got it! Some of the local birth centres really do look like home-from-home type of places though.

Potato the advent calendar looks amazing! I defiantly couldn't have made something myself that looked that beautiful!

Indi get the wonder weeks app. Not only is there a growth spurt at 5/6 weeks but also a leap which is their mental development and causes all sorts of fun.