Due July 08 - Food, food and more food!

[sweetkitty]

Here we go ladies shiny new thread, may it grow like our bellies

1 -26JUN TJUICE (FIRST BABY)
2 -01JUL LIBRALADY (DS 3.8) POOLE
3 -01JUL MISSCHIKA (FIRST BABY)CAMBERWELL
4 -02JUL BABY3 (DD8 DS5.5)
5 -02JUL UNFITMUMMY (DD 2.7)
6 -02JUL BEEP BEEP (DD 1.1)
7 -03JUL ISAIDNO (2DS 4 & 2) Redditch, Worcs
8 -03JUL MRSCLAIRET (FIRST BABY)
9 -05JUL MRSMADMAND (DD 1.3)
10 -05JUL PONTO (2DD 4.6 & 2)
11 -06JUL PENGUINMUM (DD 2.7)
12 -06JUL NANNYJO (3rd baby)
13 -07JUL CHOCCIE (FIRST BABY)
14 -07JUL HATRICK (3DD 4, 2.8 and 15 months)
15 -07JUL MINKUS (DS 3) Ross-on-Wye
16 -07JUL CHOCOLATEDAYS (FIRST BABY)
17 -07JUL CARRIEHD9 (FIRST BABY) Kirklees
18 -08JUL PAULAPLUMPBOTTOM (DD 4)
19 -08JUl JOCESAR (1st baby)
20 -09JUL THE PUDDINGCHEF (DS 1.6)
21 -10JUL MINNIE1 (2DD 1.10 & 11MTHS)
22 -10JUL SWEETKITTY (2DDs 3.6 & 2) NR GLASGOW
23 -12JUL MCCHESERS (FIRST BABY)
24 -12JUL PIGLEYCHEZ(FIRST BABY)WEST SUSSEX
25 -13JUL MUMMYWANNABE (FIRST BABY)
26 -13JUL PEGGYP (DD 9MTHS)
27 -13JUL EEC (DS 11 DD 9)
28 -13JUL HPG (FIRST BABY)
29 -13JUL PURPLEJENNYROSE (DD21MTHS)
30 -14JUL GILLYTHEKID (1st baby)
31 -15JUL JODIE (DS 16MTHS) LICHFIELD
32 -15JUL BORGLADY (FIRST BABY)
33 -16JUL POLEDRA (2DD 4&2)
34 -16JUL UMLELLALA (2nd baby)
35 -17JUL SANDCASTLES (DD 4)
36 -17JUL PTIYPASI (DD 11MTHS)
37 -17JUL DISNEYSTAR (7th BABY)
38 -18JUL MYLITTLEELOISE (DC ?)
39 -18JUL LOVELYLOU (DD 2.8)
40 -18JUL SCOTTISHSUSAN (DS 15, DS13, DS 10,DD 5, DS 2)
41 -18 JUL SHORTSHAFE (DD 15MTHS)
42 -20 JUL RUMPEL (DD 15 months)
43 -21 JUL FROGMARSH (FIRST BABY)
44 -21JUL MIN912 (DS 1)
45 -21JUL MrsHOP (1st baby)
46 -22JUL CASS66 (DD 5 & 3)
47 -24JUL TWINKLE (DS 8& 2 DD 6) TWINS
48 -24JUL SHROOMS (DS8 DD 6)
49 -25JUL FEB (DS 10 MTHS)
50 -26JUL WALKINGTIMEBOMB (DS 10 MTHS)
51 -26JUL MISSMCGOO (DS5 DD2)
52 -27JUL DIVVY (DD 18, 15, 13, 8MTHS)
53 -28JUL LIKERABBITSBX (2nd baby)
54 -31JUL BREIZETTE (DD 10MTHS)
55 -31JUL LAZYHIPPO (FIRST BABY)ABERD'NSHIRE
56 -TBC JOOS (FIRST BABY)
57 -TBC BEALCAIN (DS1 2.2 DS2 10MTHS)

I have my scan next Tues I was going to keep it a surprise but now think I would quite like to know at least Mum would know what colour to knit it

Kaz1967 - yeah that's what I was thinking, better sort it out quick, cos it'll be here before you know it! Good luck with it!

Hi All,

MONKEY - hope everything works out okay for you - horrible situation to be in. [hugs]

Welcome new folk - can't keep up with all these conversations!

Congrats to all scan people and good luck for others!

MINKUS - We had our 20wk scan on Monday. Don't want to know if pink or blue as we only have DD so don't mind either way. Although sonographer did mega detailed scan and didn't see a willy - but doesn't mean there wasn't one I suppose. I kind 'feel' this onew is a boy but who really knows? Is your MS gone now?

I have been feeling much better the last 2 days so cramming stuff in whilst I can! Had Uni yesterday and finished half day - whoopee! SWEETKITTY - am studying for a BATQFE - which is the 'official' teaching qualification for FE College Lecturers. I was a lecturer before I had DD and would like to go back at some point when DC are older. You are a food scientist are you not?

I took the opportunity to go shopping (haven't been since Boxing Day . I really needed maternity bras and stuff for DD. I hate lifts so it was good being on my own as I could huff and puff up the stairs. Needless to say bras didn't fit so had to exchange them today. They never do do they? I got a funky leopard print one for when I'm bf and some big black knickers!

I haven't bought anything yet. Need a new sterilizer. I bought a Lindam steam one off ebay last time for £1.50 and it lasted until I started weaning DD. Think I'll buy the same again as it was great for shoving everything in. I use NUK bottles and dummies as apparently you are supposed to buy them as close to your nipple shape as you can. My nips were flat before DD so had major probs bf - although they are more 'outy' now .

Also started a thread about double buggies - I am veeering towards P&T or nipper but have been given conflicting opinions re side by side and tandems. I am going to buy one off ebay to save money as I will only need it for a wee while and then I can get a buggy board for DD. Any of you Mummies have advice on double buggies for me?

Hope you are all keeping well.xxx

That should be 'we' didn't see a willy - I am sure the songrapher would know what sex but didn't let on.

I had the lindam steam steriliser last time too and it was fine. no idea where it is. Must have given it away but don't know who to.

glad it's not just me moving house in mid/late pregnancy! One month to go. Can't wait to be settled. (although the house doesn't have a kitchen yet and nothing is decorated)

I wish I'd found out now. Thought we quite liked the name Fabian then found out it means bean farmer!

Hello..I know it's been ages, but I'm just now feeling better..and we're having a boy!!

1 -26JUN TJUICE (FIRST BABY) GIRL
2 -01JUL LIBRALADY (DS 3.10) POOLE BOY
3 -01JUL MISSCHIKA (FIRST BABY)CAMBERWELL SURPRISE
4 -02JUL BABY3 (DD8 DS5.5)
5 -02JUL UNFITMUMMY (DD 2.7)
6 -02JUL BEEPBEEP (DD 1.1)
7 -03JUL ISAIDNO (DS 4 & 2) REDDITCH GIRL
8 -03JUL MRSCLAIRET (FIRST BABY)
9 -04JUL FRANNYANDZOOEY (DS4)
10 -05JUL MRSMADMAND (DD 1.3)
11 -05JUL PONTO (2DD 4.6 & 2)
12 -06JUL PENGUINMUM (DD 2.7)
13 -06JUL NANNYJO (3rd baby) BOY
14 -06JUL MUMMYPIG (DS1 5.11,DS2 3.7)SURREY BOY
15 -07JUL CHOCCIE (FIRST BABY)
16 -07JUL HATRICK (3DD 4, 2.8 & 15 MTHS) BOY
17 -07JUL MINKUS (DS 3.4) ROSS-ON-WYE SURPRISE
18 -07JUL CHOCOLATEDAYS (FIRST BABY)
19 -07JUL CARRIEHD9 (FIRST BABY) KIRKLEES
20 -08JUl JOCESAR (1st baby) BOY
21 -08JUL NIKNAKF (1st Baby) LONDON BOY
22 -09JUL THE PUDDINGCHEF (DS 1.6) GIRL
23 -09JUL PAULAYATES (6th baby) SURPRISE
24 -10JUL MINNIE1 (2DD 1.10 & 11MTHS)
25 -10JUL SWEETKITTY (2DDs 3.6 & 2) GLASGOW GIRL
26 -10JUL Hubarbspong (1st baby) GIRL
27 -10JUL CASS66 (DD 5 & 3) elective section YORK SURPRISE
28 -12JUL MCCHESERS (FIRST BABY)GLASGOW BOY
29 -12JUL PIGLEYCHEZ(FIRST BABY)WEST SUSSEX SURPRISE!
30 -13JUL MUMMYWANNABE (FIRST BABY)
31 -13JUL PEGGYP (DD 9MTHS)
32 -13JUL EEC (DS 11 DD 9)SURPRISE
33 -13JUL HPG (FIRST BABY)
34 -13JUL PURPLEJENNYROSE (DD21MTHS)GIRL
35 -13JUL LEGSY (FIRST BABY)
36 -14JUL GILLYTHEKID (1ST BABY)
37 -15JUL JODIE (DS 17MTHS) LICHFIELD
38 -15JUL BORGLADY (FIRST BABY)
39 -15JUL LILYTOTHEB (FIRST BABY)
40 -16JUL POLEDRA (2DD 4&2)GIRL
41 -16JUL UMLELLALA (2nd baby)
42 -17JUL SANDCASTLES (DD 4)
43 -17JUL PTIYPASI (DD 11MTHS)
44 -17JUL DISNEYSTAR (7th BABY)
45 -17JUL TAFFTAFF (1st BABY)
46 -18JUL MYLITTLEELOISE (DC ?)
47 -18JUL LOVELYLOU (DD 2.8)
48 -18JUL MINIPINKSCOTTISH (DS 15,13,10,2, DD 5 )GIRL
49 -18JUL SHORTSHAFE (DD 15MTHS)
50 -18JUL KAZ1976
51 -18JUL BABYONTHEWAY (DS 10)
52 -19JUL HEFFA (FIRST BABY) DEVON GIRL
53 -20JUL RUMPEL (DD 17 months) - SURPRISE
54 -21JUL FROGMARSH (FIRST BABY)
55 -21JUL MIN912 (DS 1)
56 -21JUL MrsHOP (1st baby)
57 -21JUL MONKEY24, (1st baby) Bristol
58 -21JUL SLEEPYCAT (DD3, DS12mo) BOY
59 -24JUL TWINKLE(DS8 DS2 DD 6)Hadfield TWINS
60 -24JUL SHROOMS (DS8 DD 6)
61 -25JUL FEB (DS 10 MTHS)
62 -26JUL WALKINGTIMEBOMB (DS 10 MTHS)
63 -26JUL MISSMCGOO (DS5 DD2)
64 -27JUL DIVVY (DD 18, 15, 13, 8MTHS)
65 -28JUL LIKERABBITSBX (2nd baby)
66 -31JUL BREIZETTE (DD 10MTHS)
67 -31JUL LAZYHIPPO (FIRST BABY)ABERD'NSHIRE
68 -31JUL BEBEJONES (FIRST BABY)
69 -TBC JOOS (FIRST BABY)
70 -TBC CHEEKSTER (1st BABY)

158 and some odd days gestated and he's already hustlin' grandma. I won £50 in the gender bet when baby wiggles flashed it's bits at the sonographer. That's going to buy baby some new gear. All is well and looking in the right places so we're happy. I'm off to work, but will catch up later. Have loads to catch up on..sheesh!!

Morning everyone, hope you all slept well. We've got our scan this afternoon and am super excited! It seems ages since the last one! My dp is keen to find out what flavour we're having but I am up for a surprise. Am hoping the baby will behave and not reveal any bits but from what I've read from you guys...they sometime like to flaunt themselves!

Had another booking appointment on Monday, yep, more blood tests and questions (the joys of moving mid pregnancy). Good thing was that we listened to the baby's heartbeat and the MW was happy with the bump's development.

Good luck all of you that are moving/have moved too. It hasn't been too bad but if you are moving to a new area then be prepared to start from the beginning in terms of paperwork.

On a different note, I think you guys might have inspired me to take up knitting (never thought I would say that!!!, is it my hormones?)

Good luck with today's scan pigleychez.

Knitting update; started my blanket yesterday, on 3 rd attenpt have decided to knit squares in stocking stitch and then sew them together to make the blanket. I kept going wrong on the pattern. Panicked DH by saying it was unlikely to be finished for this baby!!

Morning all do not talk to me about knitting! Having done the whole back perfect in stocking stitch with moss stitch edge I was slipping the top onto a spare needle and dropped a stitch, tried to repair it and ended up with a big hole, I was gutted! Will have to try and salvage it today.

mcchesers - great to see you around and congratulations on your little boy

tafftaff - good luck with your scan today

Rumpel - I was a food microbiologist a long time ago (well almost 4 years ) gave up work when we moved back to Scotland. Now I'm just a SAHM producing girls it seems.

Right am off to swig some Gaviscon and start the housework, oh the joys!

Mcchesers congrats on healthy baby boy scan! And £50, very nice too.

tafftaff good luck with your scan. You'll be feeling like a pin cushion at the moment then with all the blood tests.

Forgot it was your scan today pigley, good luck!

Isaidno I'm also sewing squares to be stitched together. Only need one more square now hurrah!

Have a good day all. It's beautiful weather here, hope it is with you too. Off to the park as ds is looking forward to playing on the see saw horse so giddy up me x

Congratulations on the boy Mcchesers!

Good luck to Tafftaff and Pigleychez, hope your scans go well.

It's beautiful weather here too Minkus

I have a knitting set (my Mum got me one for Christmas as well!) and I can remember how to knit - but not how to cast-off. I don't think I ever actually did my own casting-off, I used to get Mum to do it for me. PiL are going travelling for 4 months now though and apparently MiL is planning on spending the whole time knitting,

LilytotheB - apparently it's only Bugaboos that take that long to arrive. We went to look around a fab little shop and eventually chose a Gecko (my DH is an engineer and was thrilled with the design) so we needed to get it 4 months in advance. The shop orders everything in one month before the due date and then stores it for you.

I can't wait to start shopping, I want to get everything done early so I can relax later. Especially since we live out in the sticks and I don't drive so it'll be difficult to do everything when I'm huge and on maternity leave.

congrats Mcchesers! A boy - so cool. I love boy stuff.

Hi all! I had my scan yesterday and all was fine as far as they could tell - but the awkward little sod (why does that lead me to assume it's a boy?!) spent all its time curled up so the sonographer couldn't get a good look at the heart.

I was made to go to the loo and jump up and down, then she tried again, then go and have coffee and chocolate, then she tried again, then do some wierd pelvic thrusts and wiggling movements on the bed (DH most amused), then she tried again, then go for a walk around the hospital....then she gave up. Have to go back in 2 weeks' time. But all else looks fine.

Not sure whether to start buying stuff yet or wait until after that scan....

Congrats to those who have just had scans and good luck for those with scans today.

Legsy - sounds like you had quite a comical time at your scan.

Hope everyone is having a good day ... thank heavens it's Friday!

Well house is tidy from top to bottom, will last approx 15 minutes, I only do the bare minimum at weekends so have a Friday blitz. DP is coming home early today for a change so will have a relaxing afternoon.

I have a strange complusion to buy something for the baby, nearly bought her a comfort blanket thing, we call them ninnies in this house (DD1's word think it comes from night night teddy), DD1 has a cute little bunny, DD2 has a huge Tigger which is bigger than she is, kind of sums my daughters up really. This one was a teddy with a really soft pink blanket attached, so cute.

DD1 is a thumb sucker but only when she is tired, DD2 used to have a dummy for 3 months then kept spitting it out as it wasn't Mummy. I don't know about dummies this time. Will wait and see if I get a sucky one. I have to admit I'm a bit of a snob when I see Mums sticking dummies in babies and toddlers mouths 24/7 and they are such a pain when they keep dropping them. But I know sometimes they are a Godsend for a sucky baby.

Right I'm waffling a bit now [sorry]

Hi all,

Good luck with scans everyone, and legsy at your antics at the hospital!

SK I am a bit of a dummy snob too, but DS knows where his is kept, he used to only have them at night time, and now he cries for one when he's particularly tired or grumpy durinmg the day, but I hate toddlers with dummies, and it gives him a rash, and I think it inhibits his speech, so I try to ride the tantrums out, (unless I'm in public!!)

I can't believe you guys knitting, it makes me feel inadequate! although I do love knitted stuff for babies, so if any of you have anything spare, through it my way!!!

I have my scan in 6 days, I can't wait, I really hope it's being cooperative! I really want to start shopping and I keep resisting the urge to go to baby shops coz it's all too tempting!

On a more negative note, I weighed myself this moring (blush) I have put on 22lbs!!!! I'm such a fat bitch! I only have my self to blame though, after eating like a slob all week at my mums, and letting my dad run about after DS! Have started Auqa on a monday and will start anti natal Yoga as soon as I get round to it! I used to walk for miles with DS in his buggy, but he won't sit in it for very long now, and I get stich if I power walk! It's pants... Anyone any ideas?

Also, on a brighter note my (new) buggy got torn at the airport but just spoken to Monarch and they are reimbursing me the whole amount!!!! YEAH..... Cheque in the post! So I REALLY can't wait to go shopping now!

Still haven't had time to catch up on everything, so I hope everyone is happy and well?

Sorry for long ramble, but it's been a long time and I'm happy to be back in the comforting arms of MN! How sad!

legsy - I had exactly the same thing. The pelvic thrusting was particularly amusing! Also people must have thought I was mad as I walked, and skipped, and jumped rounfd the hospital trying to shift him (her?). Luckily, he did oblige in the end and heart was fine.

Good luck with scans everyone.

Monkey - Thinking of you.

monkey hope everything is OK, just read back, sorry I didn't see it before....

Thinking of you sending big hugs.

Hello all, had the 20-week scan this morning and they think it's a girl! Can't be 100% sure but she had a look from a full-on bum angle and none of us could see any dangly bits (with DS they were quite clear). DH nearly missed the whole thing as he couldn't find a parking space, but got there just in time for that bit. I've put the typical blurry picture up on my profile! (not of a bum shot I hasten to add)

However we have to go back in another 12 weeks as the placenta is slightly low-lying. Does anyone know what this actually means if it doesn't adjust? She said in 98% of cases it will but that they wouldn't talk about 'options' at this stage. I was all, no, I'm not worried, I've pushed one out and really I'd be more than happy to have a caesarean this time, but she still wouldn't say.

Will update list!!! Wheeee!!! Am v. pleased to probably be having a pink one but still won't quite believe it til the next scan. If they check then!

1 -26JUN TJUICE (FIRST BABY) GIRL
2 -01JUL LIBRALADY (DS 3.10) POOLE BOY
3 -01JUL MISSCHIKA (FIRST BABY)CAMBERWELL SURPRISE
4 -02JUL BABY3 (DD8 DS5.5)
5 -02JUL UNFITMUMMY (DD 2.7)
6 -02JUL BEEPBEEP (DD 1.1)
7 -03JUL ISAIDNO (DS 4 & 2) REDDITCH GIRL
8 -03JUL MRSCLAIRET (FIRST BABY)
9 -04JUL FRANNYANDZOOEY (DS4)
10 -05JUL MRSMADMAND (DD 1.3)
11 -05JUL PONTO (2DD 4.6 & 2)
12 -06JUL PENGUINMUM (DD 2.7)
13 -06JUL NANNYJO (3rd baby) BOY
14 -06JUL MUMMYPIG (DS1 5.11,DS2 3.7)SURREY BOY
15 -07JUL CHOCCIE (FIRST BABY)
16 -07JUL HATRICK (3DD 4, 2.8 & 15 MTHS) BOY
17 -07JUL MINKUS (DS 3.4) ROSS-ON-WYE SURPRISE
18 -07JUL CHOCOLATEDAYS (FIRST BABY)
19 -07JUL CARRIEHD9 (FIRST BABY) KIRKLEES
20 -08JUl JOCESAR (1st baby) BOY
21 -08JUL NIKNAKF (1st Baby) LONDON BOY
22 -09JUL THE PUDDINGCHEF (DS 1.6) GIRL
23 -09JUL PAULAYATES (6th baby) SURPRISE
24 -10JUL MINNIE1 (2DD 1.10 & 11MTHS)
25 -10JUL SWEETKITTY (2DDs 3.6 & 2) GLASGOW GIRL
26 -10JUL Hubarbspong (1st baby) GIRL
27 -10JUL CASS66 (DD 5 & 3) elective section YORK SURPRISE
28 -12JUL MCCHESERS (FIRST BABY)GLASGOW BOY
29 -12JUL PIGLEYCHEZ(FIRST BABY)WEST SUSSEX SURPRISE!
30 -13JUL MUMMYWANNABE (FIRST BABY)
31 -13JUL PEGGYP (DD 9MTHS)
32 -13JUL EEC (DS 11 DD 9)SURPRISE
33 -13JUL HPG (FIRST BABY)
34 -13JUL PURPLEJENNYROSE (DD21MTHS)GIRL
35 -13JUL LEGSY (FIRST BABY)
36 -14JUL GILLYTHEKID (1ST BABY)
37 -15JUL JODIE (DS 17MTHS) LICHFIELD
38 -15JUL BORGLADY (FIRST BABY)
39 -15JUL LILYTOTHEB (FIRST BABY)
40 -16JUL POLEDRA (2DD 4&2)GIRL
41 -16JUL UMLELLALA (2nd baby)
42 -17JUL SANDCASTLES (DD 4)
43 -17JUL PTIYPASI (DD 11MTHS)
44 -17JUL DISNEYSTAR (7th BABY)
45 -17JUL TAFFTAFF (1st BABY)
46 -18JUL MYLITTLEELOISE (DC ?)
47 -18JUL LOVELYLOU (DD 2.8)
48 -18JUL MINIPINKSCOTTISH (DS 15,13,10,2, DD 5 )GIRL
49 -18JUL SHORTSHAFE (DD 15MTHS)
50 -18JUL KAZ1976
51 -18JUL BABYONTHEWAY (DS 10)
52 -19JUL HEFFA (FIRST BABY) DEVON GIRL
53 -20JUL RUMPEL (DD 17 months) - SURPRISE
54 -21JUL FROGMARSH (FIRST BABY)
55 -21JUL MIN912 (DS 1)girl s.oxfordshire
56 -21JUL MrsHOP (1st baby)
57 -21JUL MONKEY24, (1st baby) Bristol
58 -21JUL SLEEPYCAT (DD3, DS12mo) BOY
59 -24JUL TWINKLE(DS8 DS2 DD 6)Hadfield TWINS
60 -24JUL SHROOMS (DS8 DD 6)
61 -25JUL FEB (DS 10 MTHS)
62 -26JUL WALKINGTIMEBOMB (DS 10 MTHS)
63 -26JUL MISSMCGOO (DS5 DD2)
64 -27JUL DIVVY (DD 18, 15, 13, 8MTHS)
65 -28JUL LIKERABBITSBX (2nd baby)
66 -31JUL BREIZETTE (DD 10MTHS)
67 -31JUL LAZYHIPPO (FIRST BABY)ABERD'NSHIRE
68 -31JUL BEBEJONES (FIRST BABY)
69 -TBC JOOS (FIRST BABY)
70 -TBC CHEEKSTER (1st BABY)

If my maths is right (as the totals weren't on the one I copied) that makes:

Girls 10 Boys 9 Surprises 6 Twins 1 (or 2, depending which way you look at it!)

Congrats Min, I'm so happy for you.

Can I ask a small favour off those still left with scans? Stop having girls!!! The more there is on the list the less chance I have of having one!!!!
(not that I'm bothered of course )

Congratulations on the girl Min!

yes me too jodie!!

the odds keep stacking against me!