Due April 2008 - the one where Mollyfloss does not have a rat!!

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Have a sit down and a cuppa. I need to do lots of these things but don't have the energy. I want to finish work and make my house baby-ready!

DH is doing the sorting out for me/us bless him.

I don't really want to tell anyone else, iyswim? its only a couple of weeks away and may have gone by then anyway. am going to try and do some more things with others and get some me time too in that 2 weeks to see if that improves it.

At least you're aware of how you're feeling Scorpio, and I think that's half the battle sometimes isn't it?

I'm not working, and desperate to get the nursery ready etc, but we don't have one until we move! I'm starting to lose the will to live a bit with doing the same things every day just to keep on top of the house, just so that it's slightly less of a nightmare when we do move.

well you can always talk to us anyway scorpio best bet is to keep yourself busy today will be harder as you had the boys with you all of last week even though they can be monkey's they take up the time spend pondering things if you know what i mean

i do

think i will be OK, just dont want it to get out of hand like it did last time i was pregnant.

DH is doing the kiddies tonight, oh yes. rest for me!

Peachy, you're lucky that your DH will at least put your cot together. Mine is rubbish at that sort of thing so I put everything together.

I think I've been nesting for a few months now or else I'm just an over organised freak.

The NCT class was great. the nicest thing was being around a bunch of pregnant women. We all went for coffee afterwards, was very nice.

Scorpio: you've been sounding down now for a while. I think you should talk to somebody about it in RL (even if you're a bit shy about it), you shuld definitely talk about it to your MW or even someone else before then...

Scorpio I know what you mean I have PND last time and do worry that I will this time just keep a check on it x

i have had it both times after; but i strongly suspect i had it antenatally last time for different reasons that what i do now. After Jamie was the worst

DH will be home soon think i will have a chat with him too, and ask him to come with me to the appt.

Good idea thats what he is there for

Do as you're told young lady. Go speak to someone, it may be as simple as all the worry with Reilly and the new baby and uni etc gfetting to you all at once, but best to get it checked out.

And....

My cot is up!!!

Scorpio, look after yourself!

Well done, VS.

You are all very organised, I have made a start on my list but have loads left to do.

My dh came home last night and shouted "mother of god, you are huge"! I was not impressed. I have put on 22lbs so I'm really not. He is cruising for a bruising.

Good idea Scorpio and hopefully a nice rest tonight will help you feel a bit better too.

Well, driving test was cancelled at the last minute as it is really foggy here, so all those nerves for nothing! They are sending me a new test date, hopefully soon...

I am impressed at how organised everyone seems to be. So far, I have assumed that almost everything I need will already be in the attic and that DH will get sent out with a list if necessary! Mind you, both dc were very overdue last time so I feel like I have 'more' time to sort things out(or will just get caught out!)

What VS said scorpio - don't make us nag you.

Have had a brilliant thought this evening - I figure my strategy for dealing with DSD hasn't been working that well since I am getting cross and she is being all weirdy and insecure. So I figures hmmm maybe I will try not fighting it but going with it - if she is insecure because of lots of changes in life I will try tackling it a bit more head on. So I discussed with her the idea of us making a book all about her Mum, and her, to help her answer all the questions she has about her Mum's life and what she was like, and all about how her Mum was when she was PG with her and what that time was like as I was thinking today - I know all those things about my Mum cos they are part of my childhood - all these stories etc, and DSD doesn't have that cos her Mum isn't around, and that made me feel a bit sad for her. So I figure her Dad can help, and she has a nice uncle who was her mum's fave brother who I know will be happy to help. DSD was really pleased with the idea and has been very chilled since we talked about it.

Oh sorry all wrapped up in myself there - sorry your test was cancelled bainmarie x

Nope, Bainmarie, everything for this baby is in our attic too! Sorry your test was cancelled. Ellie, the book about your dsd's Mum sounds like a lovely idea!

Ellie, we used to make those with elderly residents who were starting with demntia- I think they're used with adopted kids too, they're brilliant and become very precious to the recipient. A great idea.

MW out tomorrow.

The bed arrived- its amazing! perfect for LO, and what I didntr elaise was that it folds up easily with a handle so a great alternative to a travel cot. Plus I didnt buy it from blooming amrvellous, looked around and got it for a tenner less

Scorpio- do talk to MW. It's probably some kind of counselling you'll need with everything going on, but they'll need to know as you will be higher risk for PND.

hello ladies - hope you are all keeping well, I remember this time last year well as was due 12 April 07.

I was huge, shattered and still very sick anyway they arrived 29.3.07 and was worth every minute

Here's hoping it is! Nice to hear from someone who's out the other side!

Yes they do use them with adopted kids peachy - I got the idea partly today looking at the MN thread about what would you ask your Mum and as I thought I would buy my Mum that book for mother's day. Also I thought - if this was a child I was working with what would I do? And it would be more like this than my recent crap strategy of getting cross with her when she reacts to things like an insecure child. I feel better now I've really thought all these things through too, I think it will probably be really good for our relationship.

That's a nice idea, Ellie.

I went to a health shop on the way home to buy arnica and raspberry leaf tablets (couldn't get either), anyway, the lady in the shop said I should buy comfrey to put in the bath after the birth, she said it helps you heal more quickly than lavender oil.

Ah, that reminds me I need arnica and black cohosh, already have the raspberry leaf tablets.

What's black cohosh?
How soon before labour do you start taking arnica?

VS, what is black cohosh?

Are the raspberry leaf tablets more effective than the tea? Also intrugied (sp?) about black cohosh, have never heard of it before.

Your book idea sounds really nice Ellie.

Glad to hear I am not alone chipmonk!

Ellie: You sound like a great step-mum. Your DSD is lucky to have you.

Hi everyone. Don't really have anything to add, just wanted to say hello.

I just ate 2 bags of popcorn for dinner - anyone else really can't stand proper food lately? (I am still taking my vitamans etc every day and do at least have a proper breakfast and a relatively ok sandwich for lunch, just can't do dinner).