Due in December 07- we're almost halfway there!! NEW THREAD

[Caz10]

Hope this works....! Here's hoping July is the month for

• proper bumps not fat looking tummies
• feeling them move!

I love the name Georgie - one of mine's Georgina! And thanks to the person who liked Emma - that's my other one!!

Re poo - I told DH that even if I did could he please not tell me as I'd rather not know. He insists I didn't, I shall never know if he's telling the truth but it makes me feel better! (I do remember puking my guts up though, so watch out for that one - it was just the once, I thibnk in what they call the "transition" stage when things get to a peak shortly before the pushing stage - felt a lot better on an empty stomach, maybe that was as good as a poo)

And I'm a tolerant easy-going person who believes in helping people who have genuinely fallen onto misfortune - which does not mean being uninsured, having loads of kids with no job and no intention of you/partner working, etc. My mum was a single parent (not easy in the early 70's, still a big stigma) but she insisted on working as much as she could - she was lucky in that my nan lived with us, but she never claimed anything other than Child Benefit, even though we were entitled to eg free school meals etc. She was proud of the fact that she coped as best she could on what she had - which I think is the attitude of the single mums on this thread too so good luck to you - it's a hard job being a mum but the best in the world!

And will you all stop feeling old in your mid-30's - I'm 40 next year! (Sound like an old granny there, "I'm 96 you know!")

31. This will be our first, but after 4 years and lots of doctors we had basically been told IVF or no baby... and then tadpole chose to make an appearance

Hi everyone

Ohh name chat, I was talking to a guy at work about this today. I like a whole load of names but haven't got a short list yet.
His short list (his GF is due early Dec) are:
Riley for a boy or Iona, Holly, Callie for a girl.

I haven't bought anything for the baby yet either, mentally preparing my list though and keeping my eye out for nighties for new baby rather than babygros as someone else suggested in earlier.

Suey2 - where were you brought up in Scotland?

Beanster- where abouts did you camp in Arran? We were there about 6wks ago but stayed at Auchrannie, I am too whimpish to camp.

I'm so tempted to ask for the sex of the baby at the 20wks scan (it's 4 wks away) seeing as though we have to go private for the scan anyway might as well get moneys worth! Then again though I did love having the surprise at DD's birth so think I'll try and resist this time as well.

31 too, although will be 32 by the time LO puts in an appearance. thelady that is wonderful that you fell pregnant naturally you must be so happy!

oh and if you are as old as you feel I am also somewhere in my mid 90's....

Go Neuro - I totally agree with your rant. BTW I used to work for one of the brands of 'Sir' Philip Green. I'll tell you exactly what he gets a bloody knighthood for - getting the country into debt with his store cards. He gets something like £10 for every card opened. That's what my job was about - pushing cards with extorionate rates of interest. They don't care about your sales or customer service, as long as you meet your account card targets. And there was so much constant pressure put upon you. I saw managers go off on stress because of it and it was one of the main reasons I left. Still makes me sooo angry

mad4girls - good on you, you exh deserves it. I love the name Amelie/Amelia but dp didn't go for it.

Not finding out the sex of the baby but keep dreaming of baby girls. I also have my 20 wk scan next week which is a bit nerve racking.

Bit of a personal question but has anyone else noticed their sex drive taking a nose dive? Dp always accused me of being more like a bloke when it comes to sex but lately I can't be bothered. I always heard you got really randy when pregnant - I'm just finding it exhausting. Is this the end of our sex life??

Hello, been busy again I see.
Mad4girls - well done, that sort of thing pisses me off, ever since uni I've worked taking crappy underpaid jobs rather than claim benefits - the state paid for my education so I wanted to give something back.
Neuro, if you run for prime minsister I'm voting for you!!!

Hello everyone else!!

Caz10: Yes, we're both absolutely delighted. However, it has thrown a large rock into what had been a rather nice, well-ordered pond (so to speak) and we are having to rethink our entire business/life plan.

It's good, in a way, but also very very scary.

That's so lovely that after all those years of trying it just happens thelady. I think the appearance of those two lines throws everyones lives into disarray.

Caz 31 here too. 32 at the weekend.

beach bunni
like i say dp not having i love Amelie/Amalia but dp not having any of it , but if he doesnt come u p with any suggestions he might not have any choice,also been dreaming about a baby boy with dark hair waving at me, quite creepy as i had a few dreams when expecting dd2 that she was a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes quite how she looks now actuley, so im probably right again

starngely in my other pregnancies i was like a dog on heat but have hardly had any since finding otu this time i dont think its because of previous miscarriage, dont help that dp started sleeping on sofa already coz he says he cant sleep with me coz i got a huge pillow between my legs

loucee -im getting some of those baby nighties have found toys r us do them 2 for £7.99 and they look really nice as i couldnt find any anywhere, got a couple from charity shop as well, they dont seem to be in fashion at the moment so not many places have them, let me know if you see any good offers.

also if anyone nows of a good nice swaddling blanket as i want to breastfeed and from previous experience with dd1 this would be handy for waving arms, that and the fact she wanted to be constantly held.

mad4girls - wE hvae Kiddopotamus Swaddle Me from dd2 which was fab - must look into getting another one!

Am currently reseaching birthing pools (would be far cheaper to go into hospital...no no must stay away....) and 4D scans (yes yes yes). Both essential - bearing in mind we have no money post house move, new kitchen, re-wiring and a new boiler!

Hi everyone.

Well approachong 20h week and bump bloody massive.People keep saying "not long now eh" aghhhh i wish!!

Feeling flutters all time now but no kicks as placnta at front acting as cushion (along with prev preg fat!!)

and I am 40 next week so poss the oldest duffer here?

Mad4girls - my mum knew with both me and my brother what we would be and there were no scans in her day so you could be right. Saw on the preg board you posted about books. I read what to expect when you're expecting as it covers everything (for the first time clueless mom-to-be that I am). There's a bit at the back covering postpartum and breastfeeding. Saw a magazine the other day - maybe pregnancy and baby - that has a separate leaflet by the nct on breastfeeding.

thanx cazzybabs where do you get those from are exspensive

i also thought about a 4d scan cant really afford it though(says the woman who spent £300 on pushcair and wants to buy another at about the same) although they are my little luxury as everything else is second hand and i have to a mamas and papas and poor lo wont have a nursery etc and have the cheapest cot going as has to share with us (only got 2 bed house) so my pram will be lo's room in a sense i know you probably all think im mad for spending so much on pram etc but i see it as my treat, i dont drink/smoke or socialise very often,but i love my m and p pram, so deserve it and thats the end of it

I got mine from blooming marvellous - no idea if they still sell them. There are some ebay though... they are about £15 new (according to Ebay) - but there are some second hand ones too on Ebay....

Yes BM sell them - 14.99 + p and p...

just want to clue myslef up on breastfeeding i loved it with dd1 but dd2 wouldnt have it and ex coniviced me not to bother forcing it and really want to do it this time, and just want to know all the facts best tips etc, want to feel some confidence in what im doing as i dont seem to have as much as at 17 (when had dd1) what didnt bother me then ie feeding in a public place for instance, scares the hell out of me now stange i always though these things came with age...

Morning all,
Hope you are all well ??
Beachbunni - in the same boat as you. So bloody tired to do anything - DD going to sleep at 10pm now instead of her usual 8pm, so by the time she is asleep - I am so exhusted I just want to crash out aswell.

Talking about names, my hubby last night suggested Hannah - then someone said to him - 'that's so old fashion' - what do you guys think????

Mad4girls - I really want to breastfeed this time too. Had such an awful time last time. Let me know if you find some useful tips.

hi loucee,
yes i was born and bred in scotland- i moved to london 20 years ago

oo and beachbunni- i am in the same boat re the sex. Too shattered and it was quite uncomfy last time because we hadn't done it for about 2 weeks! Lots of affection and cuddles, though

MotherofZ - i think Hannah is a lovely name , it won't ever date and it's just so pretty.

I'm in the same boat re: sex drive, although i'm really trying to make an effort at the moment because i know the bigger i get the more i won't want to...and remembering how it was with ds, it's probably going to be a very dry spell for dh once the new baby is actually here

How do other people find their bump bands? I got one from bumpband.co.uk and can't seem to get on with it - i put it on once and it made me feel a bit breathless! so now it's sitting in its packaging in my knicker drawer making me feel guilty for the twenty-odd pound (inc P&P that is) that I spent on it...Maybe it'll come into its own when i've got a bigger bump??

mother of Z I agree with beachbunni- hannah is lovely and not too popular just now- I also agree with whoever said that once you have a name you like- don't tell your nearest and dearest. If you tell them afterwards it is a fait accompli and they are less likely to criticise. And anyway- what names are not old-fashioned! Or should we all be producing kylies and apples

mmm, may call everyone's bluff and pretend we are not going to use Hannah and then if we do have a girl use that name. Going to tell DH to keep his lips about future names. You're right Suey2 - OTHER people debate your OWN baby's name too much

meant 'keep his lips sealed' not 'keep his lips' (as far as i know he is not considering plastic surgery or anything on his lips)