Due August 2008 - Welcome to the second trimester !

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Here we go ladies :

23JUL Voodoococonut, 29, Manchester but moving to west midlands asap, 2nd DC (not finding out), DD 19m, downs bloods 13/2
28JUL IlanaK, AGE35, Central London, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DS 6y & 3y, Next Appointment 4th Feb
29JUL Miamla, AGE?, North London, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment?
30JUL Dizzydixies, 31, Fife, 3rd DC (girl?), 2DDs 4y & 1.5y, 12th March
31JUL Merrydaisy, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 2.6y, Next Appointment?
31JUL BraveNewWorld, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
31JUL SassyLou, 32 Cheshire, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DDs 7y & 5y, Next Appointment 21st Feb
01AUG Dutchindo, AGE?, Location?, 4th DC (?gender?), 2DS 8y & 14m DD 7y, Next Appointment?
01AUG PhilB, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
01AUG Pertelote, 30, East London, 1st DC, Next Appointment 31st March (scan)
02AUG Vintagegardenia, 35, Ireland, 2nd DC (won't be asking gender! surprise please!), DS 9y, Next Appointment 10th March
02AUG Mum2b1, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC, Next Appointment?
02AUG Shazza2002, AGE27, West London, 2nd DC (?Surprise?), DD 5Y, Next Appointment 26th March for 20 week Scan (will be 21+3) Yippee!
03AUG Alittlebitshy, AGE28, East London/Essex, 2nd DC (waiting for a surprise)DD 4y (turns 5 before AUG), Next Appointment 15 feb - booking in and dating (hah!) scan
04AUG Bigboydiditandranaway, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 20m, Next Appointment?
06AUG Kittenpaws, AGE?, Location?, 3rd DC (?gender?), DD & DS, Next Appointment?
06AUG Sweetiesandcakes, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 2.5y, Next Appointment?
08AUG LadyOfWaffle, 21, Berkshire, 2nd DC (?girl?), DS 22m, 20 week scan booked for end of Feb. but needs to be re booked for mid March.
08AUG Mummypud, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 22m, Next Appointment?
08AUG SKYTVADDICT, 40, Lincolnshire, 4th DC (waiting for a surprise), DS 8m & 2DDs 7y & 11y, Next Appointment Consultant 21 Feb and 20 weeks scan 26 March
10AUG Lcy, 30. Wales, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment 20 week scan: 2nd April
10AUG Iliketotrickortreat, AGE?, Location?, 4th DC (?gender?), 2DDs & DS, Next Appointment?
10AUG Bealcain, AGE?, Location?, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DSs 2y & 10m, Next Appointment?
10AUG ChaCha, 32, Oxford, 3rd DC (?boy?), DC 2y & 10m, 28 March for 20wk scan, [C-Sec TBA]
11AUG Sarahnh, 32, West Midlands, 2nd DC (?boy?), DD 2y, 3rd April
11AUG Carolbrad, AGE?, North West, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
11AUG Foghornleghorn, 23, Northampton, 3rd DC (?girl?), 2DDs 3y & 1y, Next Appointment 25th March 20 week scan
12AUG Thinking, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 15m, Next Appointment?
12AUG MagicMonkey, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 17m, Next Appointment?
12AUG Gigglegirl, AGE?, Location?, 4th DC (?gender?), DD 4y 2DSs 2y & 1y, Next Appointment?
12AUG Buckets, 31, Southampton, 3rd DC (?gender?), DD 4 & DS 3, next appt 16wks
14AUG TheApprentice, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 1y, Next Appointment?
14AUG Hardygirl, 36, SW London, 1st DC (don't care), Next appt 2nd April
14AUG Hazieandbaby, 26, Aberdeen, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment 06MAR Blood Tests
15AUG RachAndFamousNot, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
16AUG TwilightSurfer, 36, Tennessee, 2nd DC (?BOY?), DD 3.11y, 2ndTri Nuchal Screen/Scan 16W+2D 03MAR 1:30UKTIME
16AUG CaptainCaveman, 34, Nottingham, 2nd DC (?boy?), DS 3.9y, Next Appointment Nuchal Scan 06 Feb, 09:15
17AUG Poppysocks, 30, St Andrews, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 23m, Booking scan 6 Feb 0900
17AUG Warthog, AGE?, Location, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 21m, Next Appointment?
18AUG Kezza7779, AGE?, Cheltenham, 1st DC (?boy?), Next Appointment?
18AUG Lewisham, AGE?, West London, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
18AUG Browncat, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 18m, Next Appointment?
21AUG Jennylee, AGE?, Location?, 3rd DC (?gender?), 2DSs 8y & 10 m, Next Appointment?
21AUG HelzBellz, AGE?, Location?, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
21AUG Jennylee, 30, West Lothian 2nd DC , DS 1 is 8yrs Next Appointment is 28th feb for '12'week scan
22AUG Frances123, 27, London, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 5 m, Next Appointment?
22AUG Buddhbabe, 32, South West London, 2nd DC, not sure of gender, DS 14m, Next Appointment is 14th of Feb.
22AUG MillieMooMoo, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?boy?), DD 26m, Next Appointment?
23AUG Stickybean, 27, North London, 1st DC gender, not sure? Maybe Girl), Next Appointment 11FEB Scan
23AUG Pinchypants, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 18m, Next Appointment?
23AUG Mum2go, AGE34, SOLIHULL B HAM, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 6Y, Next Appointment 1st scan 11th feb b,ham women,s
24AUG Libbyssister, 34, Oxfordshire, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 2.8m. Next Appointment 18 Feb (dating scan)
26AUG Ellasmum1, 30, staffs, 2nd dc(?boy), dd 5, next appt 13th feb(midwife).
27AUG PennyBenjamin, AGE?, Location, 1st DC (?gender?), Next Appointment?
TBAUG Dancerandprancer,AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 24m, Next Appointment?
TBAUG Feb, AGE?, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DS 10m, Next Appointment?
01SEP RomySchneider, 42, Location?, 2nd DC (?gender?), DD 20m, Next Appointment? [C-Sec TBA-18AUG?]

Welcome to the second trimester

I h=found a cold flannel pressed to your head while DH massages temples helps me also been having chronic pain for the last 2 days i aske dmy doc who said it is nothing to worry about and just the oestrogen levels in yuor body also makes me itchy all over

ah no lewisham I had terrible itchy stomach problems with dd1 and was eventually prescribed anti-histamen by the consultant, stupid gp didn't know his arse from a pg one saying you couldnm't have anti-histamen whilst pg - you can just only certain ones and not in high doses - if you're itchy just slather on some nice expensive cream and check out some anti-histamen if it gets worse
x

Oh my catching up is going to take a while.
This is for Longwayfromhome...
Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon

Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes

Filet mignons are often sold with a string tied around them to help keep their shape while cooking. Otherwise, tie them loosely with cotton kitchen twine yourself. (Be sure to remove strings before serving.)

Ingredients
Serves 2.

2 filet mignons, (5 to 6 ounces each, about 1 1/2 inches thick)
Coarse salt and very coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions
Season filets very generously on both sides with salt and pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Cook filets until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
Remove strings from filets.

Copyright 2007 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. All rights reserved.

TS sorry its my bad - I talk too much to anyone that'll listen

oooh, looks like I missed some good chat earlier. Honestly can't complain too much about my mum, she would drop everything to come and help out. She adores her grandkids equally, and is generally quite good fun. Asks some daft questions though.....

Now TS, you were saying about pains etc. I keep getting all manner of twinges and stitch-type pains etc. Also that funny bladder-in-a-vice type sensation, which is particularly pleasant . I'm guessing its all the stretching etc as the wee ones get bigger. I'm REALLY tempted to get a doppler but can't decide?? I tell myself I'll sell it on ebay when I've done with it but I know I will never get round to doing that!

Whew I've missed quite a bit but I'm caught up now. Dizzy don't appologize. It's great everyone gets all their junk out and tosses it around. I wish I had something to add to the M or MIL topic but my M died 11 years ago and we (DH, DD & me) are my MIL's favorites . As for my MIL's feelings I've never taken advantage of them but it's VERY OBVIOUS. Kinda makes me feel ackward at times but I can't change how she feels. I do believe it's terrible when those type feelings are played upon/taken advantage of then flaunted in the "non-favorites" face. That's just poor human skills.

Headaches.......{twilight raises both hands} some days they pop up randomly all around my head and other days they just sit on my head like a helmet of pain. It's totally hormones.

On the home front I've made an appointment for DD to see my hairstylist tomorrow to correct her hair trimming project. I sent her to preschool this morning looking like a lawnmower was her hairbrush. It's actually quite humerous.

tee hee - also got a funny from ds whilst we were watching tv yesterday evening. An advert for the new Will Ferrell film came on (no idea what it is!), but basically a woman is saying to Will "have you ever been to an orgy"
Ds pipes up "mummy, whats an Audrey?"

Doppler YES I would like one too but in the states you have to have a prescription to have one....FEDERAL LAW/BIG FINE.

{{twilight laughs}} I'll never look at another Audrey(the person) the same.

oooh thats a bit harsh TS! What kind of damage can one inflict with a doppler!!?
I remember going to a supermarket in Florida and the funniest thing was the tabacco products were under lock and key behind a grille - yet the guns and knives were out on display!!

Yes things are a bit twisted here in the states. The whole doppler issue has to do with "ultrasound" and it's unclear medical effects. Ultrasound is considered something only a medically trained professional is allowed to use.

Ahh, the world is a funny old place is it not?
What time is it there btw TS? 8.45 here and I'm off to veg on the sofa and may even have a cheeky little glass of white wine
Dh in the pub, ds fast asleep.....what to watch though? Crimewatch or 24?....

3:39PM and NOTHING'S ON. Going through DVR..prerecorded stuff. I've often wondered if your prime shows are a week behind or not...as you would be able to see a big ending then share it before those of us in the states get to watch it.

Oh and I'm surfing eBay looking at Liz Lange maternity clothes. DD is playing with DH's computer (i'm hoping she crashes it).

What shows are you thinking of?

I thought Lost was running at the same time in US and UK this series? I'm working my way through series one of 24 (got it on DVD for my bday). Series 2 and 3 are sitting waiting for me to open them!

Right, been on here far too long. Off to watch tv before I fall asleep!

Have a nice Thursday everyonr (for tomorrow). I will be 15 weeks tomorrow. Where the Feck did that time go!!?

Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Brothers and Sisters, Dirty Sexy Money and Private Practice are the "main stream" shows I record then watch when I can. I can't watch things that stress me. I use to love reruns of ER but could NEVER watch it a 10PM because I couldn't fall asleep. 24 has that same affect on me. LOST....I think it comflicts with something else so I never got hooked but I'm sure I would have. I totally enjoy story lines that you have to pay attention to. If you're watching shows at 9PM then you're getting to see them 5 hours before me. Lucky lucky you.

evening all - so tired can't think of anything to say so just hi and hope you're all ok!!

Hi everyone glad to see all are well (barring headaches - horrible - I have had them intermittently & one today). No news from me except nasty explodey thread veins yuk yuk yuk and one of my dogs going in for The Operation today, yuk yuk yuk for her.

AND that a peeled and sliced ripe mango is the most heavenly snack on earth.

I am somewhat relieved to know that other people are experiencing headaches as I was starting to get quite worried about mine. I don't normally get them, but am getting them daily now - generally they start in the afternoon and get bad by the evening. Last night I went to bed with one which I woke up with this morning. I was thinking of seeing my doctor until I read on here that some of you are getting them too. My pregnancy book (Shiela Kitzinger one) says that you should not experience any more headaches in pregnancy than you do at any other time. I was going to google "headaches in pregnancy" but then decided that if I did that, I would probably end up reading that I have a brain tumor!

Forgot to say I dreamt about my baby the other night! It was a boy and I got to hold him and I was so chuffed. Think I'd had him under a general or had passed out on the op table as I was just coming round saying 'where's my baby?' and he was on one of those billirubin sunbed thingies at the time then they got him for me to cuddle. Woke up thinking if that's the most trouble we have I'll be happy with that . Someone had dressed him in a strange red crocheted outfit though (MIL-made no doubt LOL.)

Just added mango to my shopping list, I'm so impressionable.

Morning ladies.

My MIL is staying at the moment. DS might not be my own mother's favourite, my MIL thinks he's the best thing EVER (he's her only grandchild too!). We put him to bed last night and then she babysat while we went to the cinema. What a gem!

Went to see Juno (can't get away from pg stuff!) and it was really good, very funny, DH was LOL and he can be hard to please at the flicks! Anyone else seen it?

I turned down popcorn in favour of a double scoop of Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey/Choc Fudge Brownie. Yum! Bye bye waistline

HALLELULAH!! Someone has just bought two boxes of KKs into the office!! Ha ha, goodbye waistline, backside, cheekbones...

humph

girls, there is a due in nov thread - we're definately on our way