Due Aug 08 - This Way To The Tent Shop

[TwilightSurfer]

DUE AUGUST 2008 NEW THREAD!!

Hurrah! I managed to get onto the pc before 9pm - some sort of record for me....

I am feeling justifiably proud of myself having ironed for 2 and a half hours this evening. Only have 6 of dh's shirts left to do which can wait til Friday at least. All that and I didn't iron myself once!! (and that included 6 pillowcases too!!!!)

Welcome back CHACHA, we missed you!

Ladies with mirrors who are tempted to look at your bits...your belly grows out for a reason - so you can't see the horrors of your undercarriage .

Has anyone else started to wind down at work already? (thats wind as in wine-d NOT wind of the Sazzles variety ). I finish on July 3rd so I make that 31 working days left - yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hmm... CrazyHazieDazieandBaby????

Captain you and Dizzy take the cake with the ironing. You would not be happy sleeping in my guestroom...i promise.

I second the movement gone wild thing. Today however has been a slow one for the baby. I think that's because I'm GROWING again. Sounds odd but I can just feel it happening. AND IT'S SO UNCOMFORTABLE. At least the little one is being considerate and keeping still during the process.

More sunshine play for us today. If it's 80 now what is it going to be like in July and August. NOTE TO SELF: ORDER AN ICE CHAIR!!

Baby decided to start wiggling.....must have realized I was typing about her.

FOUND VESTS!!! My errands today proved fruitful as I found plain white sleeveless vests (or onesies as we refer to them here) at BabiesRUs. I got a 3-pack in Newborn, 0-3, 3-6, & 6-9. Then I got two 3-packs in 12months just because that will be the size I'll need for her NEXT summer and won't want to go out hunting again. The tally now stands at 45...different sizes and sleeve styles. I think I have enough.

I guess it's time to consider dinner again.....last night we ended up with a pizza. I'm just not a cook. As a matter of fact I'd rather clean the bathroom than cook a meal. Call me crazy!!

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
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GROUP TOTAL: 72 [BOYS (11) vs. GIRLS (9)]

23JUL Voodoococonut is 29 and lives in Manchester but moving to West Midlands asap. She has a DD, 19M. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
28JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 6y & 3y. Expecting DC#3 via CSec, a BOY to be named Saul.
29JUL Miamla is 32 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to maybe be named Theodore.
30JUL Dizzydixies is 31 and lives in Fife. She has 2DDs, 4y & 1.5y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
31JUL Merrydaisy has a DD 2.6y. Expecting DC#2.
31JUL SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
01AUG Dutchindo has 2DSs, 8y & 14m, and a DD, 7y. Expecting DC#4.
01AUG PhilB is 31 and lives in SE London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
01AUG Pertelote is 30 and lives in East London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
02AUG Vintagegardenia is 35 and lives in Ireland. She has a DS, 9y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
02AUG Mum2b1 is expecting DC#1.
02AUG Shazza2002 is 27 and lives in West London. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
03AUG Alittlebitshy is 28 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 4y (turning 5y before Aug). Expecting DC#2 via CSec, a SURPRISE.
04AUG Bigboydiditandranaway has a DS, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
05AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CSEC, guesses it's a boy.
06AUG Kittenpaws is expecting DC#3.
06AUG Sweetiesandcakes has a DD, 2.5y. Expecting DC#2.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
08AUG LadyOfWaffle is 21 and lives in Berkshire. She has a DS, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
08AUG Mummypud is 28 and lives in Wiltshire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
08AUG SKYTVADDICT is 40 and lives in Lincolnshire. She has a DS, 8m, and 2DDs, 7y & 11y. Expecting DC#4, a SURPRISE.
08AUG Bealcain is 21 and lives in Kent, She has 2DSs 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, a GIRL.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Sarahnh is 32 and lives in West Midlands. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
11AUG Carolbrad lives in North West. Expecting DC#1.
11AUG Foghornleghorn is 23 and lives in Northampton. She has 2DDs, 3y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
12AUG Thinking has a DD, 15m. Expecting DC#2.
12AUG MagicMonkey has a DS, 17m. Expecting DC#2.
12AUG Buckets is 31 and lives in Southampton. She has a DD, 4y, & a DS, 3. Expecting DC#3 via CSec (01-07AUG?), a BOY.
14AUG TheApprentice has a DS, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
14AUG Hardygirl is 36 and lives in SW London. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
14AUG HazieDazieandBaby is 26 and lives in Aberdeen. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE to be named Cole or Gabriella.
14AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 3.11y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
14AUG Gigglegirl is 32 and lives in Stockport. She has a DD, 4y, and 2DSs, 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#4, a GIRL to be named Imogen.
14AUG Lewisham lives in West London. Expecting DC#1.
16AUG TwilightSurfer is 37 and lives in Tennessee, USA. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL to maybe be named Maggie Ethelyn.
16AUG Longwayfromhome is 29 and lives in Argentina. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to named Tomas.
16AUG Pregnancy1 is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
17AUG Iliketosleep is 24 and lives in Wolverhampton. She has 2DDs, 7y & 6y and a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#4.
17AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 23m. Expecting DC#2 via CSec or maybe VBAC, a GIRL.
17AUG Warthog has a DD, 21m. Expecting DC#2.
18AUG Kezza7779 is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
18AUG Browncat has a DS, 18m. Expecting DC#2.
18AUG Expectant is 31 and lives in Singapore. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
18AUG Cheerfulvicky is 24 and lives in Cornwall. Expecting DC#1, a BOY.
19AUG SazzlesA is 35 and lives in Cheltenham. She has a DD, 17m. Expecting DC#2 via VBAC or CSec, a GIRL.
19AUG Karney is 39 and lives in Glasgow.
20AUG HelzBellz is 36 and lives in Nottingham. Expecting DC#1, a SURPRISE.
20AUG MillieMooMoo is 29 and lives in West Yorks. She has a DD, 26m. Expecting DC#2, guesses it's a boy.
20AUG Ejesmum is 38 and lives in Exeter. She has a DS, 4y. Expecting DC#2.
20AUG Stillhere is 36 and lives in Yorkshire. She has a DS, 2.5y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
21AUG Jennylee is 30 and lives in West Lothian. She has a DS, 8y. Expecting DC#2.
21AUG HalfFrench is 32. Expecting DC#1.
21AUG Pinchypants is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
22AUG Frances123 is 27 and lives in London. She has a DD, 5m. Expecting DC#2.
22AUG Buddhababe is 32 and lives in South West London. She has a DS, 14m. Expecting DC#2.
23AUG Stickybean is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
23AUG Mum2go is 34 and lives in SOLIHULL B HAM. She has a DD, 6y. Expecting DC#2.
24AUG Libbyssister is 34 and lives in Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 2.11y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
24AUG Cyteen is 32 and lives in Leicester. Expecting DC#1, a BOY.
25AUG Petitfilou is 35 and lives in SW London but moving to Oxfordshire in April. She has a DS, 4y, & a DD, 2.6y. Expecting DC#3, a BOY.
25AUG Oopsacoconut is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
26AUG Ellasmum1 is 30 and lives in North Staffs-Newcastle under Lyme. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
26AUG Dancerandprancer is 31 and lives in Devon. She has a DD, 28m. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
26AUG Graysongirl is 31 and lives in Yorkshire. Expecting DC#1.
26AUG No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
27AUG PennyBenjamin is 30 and lives in West London. Expecting DC#1.
27AUG Lucamom is 32 and lives in Warwickshire. She as DS, 13m. Expecting DC#2.
02SEP Sunshinemummy is 37 and lives in South West London. She as a DS, 22m. Expecting DC#2.
??AUG RACHG08 is expecting.
??AUG MARX is expecting DC#2.

Don't think I've wound up from work since DD was born! Doesn't stop me from getting stressed, but def. have a different approach now that I have her. A lot of my job is stuff that I don't have to do and it's finding that motivation that's not happening. Hey ho.

DH and I rowed this evening about my mat. leave. I plan to take the full 9 months, which with annual leave accrued at the beginning and end comes out at 11 months. He's not amused as it will cost a lot and ultimately, he's jealous as he'd like to be the one at home. Trouble is that now I know how he feels I won't enjoy the last few months now. Will just see how it goes as if we have another good sleeper like DD then maybe going back earlier would be a good thing, but if not... Well, I don't think I'll have as much trouble convincing him so no need to worry!

On a v. different subject, I don't think I'll be getting the mirror out. Some things are better left unseen!

Has anyone else got any stretchmarks yet? I only had a couple of wee ones that appeared close to the end last time. Was HORRIFIED to look down and observe several last week and they seem to be multiplying. What is going on? Please reassure me that I'm not the only one.... (Although that does make me a bitch for wishing them on others so I am sorry!).

45 TS? I think you're a little bit off the record vest level currently held by Shazza who has 72! Maybe we should add that to the stats too!
Sazzles, what if I have a girl and call her Maisie? LazyCrazyHazieDazieandBabyMaisie! Think I need to cut down on the sugar...

Sazzles that just made me remember I ordered a pack of 3 at BabiesRUs online.... That would make the tally 48 (when they arrive). I wonder what else I've ordered and forgotten.

Thanks for the evite but I've a feeling I'm not going to be moving much come August. I'm getting HUGE. No stretch marks (sorry Poppysocks). May need a crane as my center of gravity is already shot.

poppysocks, my DH keeps telling me I'm a lucky bugger for getting so long off work, but as we're having to carry around small people for 9mths (during which time we're constantly worried about everything), push them out of our bodies and then answer to their every want for the rest of our lives, I think a few months off work is fair enough! I think my DH is joking though, so I'll let him off! I know some DH's won't listen to this stuff though, but at least you have us to moan at!

I had strechmarks before I was pregnant, so I know I'm a prime candidate for them, but touch wood, none on my belly yet! I've been using bio-oil, but only since the MS passed, I hated the smell of it for the first couple of months. Don't know if it's helping but it's worth a go.

TS we'd make a great team - I love cooking but hate cleaning the bathroom As is evident from the state of my bathroom

Wow, thank goodness for MN! YES to stretchmarks, YES to swollen 'bits', YES to husband who thinks maternity leave = holiday, YES to anxious days when baby just can't be bothered to kick. Anything else you've mentioned...? Well, I certainly don't iron pillowcases And I'm counting the days too, in fact I have it set up on my computer at work - at the end of every day it tells me how many I have left! 50 and counting, I'm stopping in early July at 36 wks... (and honestly, I quite like my job. I think it's the commuting that's getting me down more than being there.)

I may not post much but I certainly appreciate those of you who do! You make me feel very restrained with my little stash of vests and babygros. Best wishes to all and to all a goodnight...

lol at Sazzles checking the number of prams being ordered!!
i still haven't braved the mirror...sod it, i'm off to have a look now!

TS can you add whether or not we iron pillowcases to our stats? i reckon it says alot about someone's character! I most definitely do not iron them (or anything else for that matter! i choose the fabric of my clothes very carefully to avoid such nonsenses of ironing)

oh my goodness! I wasn't expecting that!! its all looks a different colour too or is that just me!
I think i'm glad i sneaked a peak...

anyhow, time for bed, night all

TS, get that dinner on if you haven't already started!

Checked...nothing else on order. So to recap, vests due in this weekend and tandem stroller due in next week. Sazzle keep checking on me because my mind is going quickly.

Does anyone think purchasing a jogging stroller makes one jog/walk any more than if one had only a regular stroller?? I played with a really sweet jogging stroller today but wonder if it would end up like all the excerise videos I've collected over the years..................

Cyteen feel free to move in anytime. Please be aware I do not iron. I think I would be more inclined to cook if everyone liked to eat the same thing. Just seems so much goes to waste plus DH prefers NOT to eat left-overs. All this makes cooking a REAL chore. The sink and tub don't complain if they both get cleaned by the same cleaning agent AND the toilet always flushes all the germy-germs down after a good wisk the toilet brush.

Night

TS is sazzles not the pram hoarder on here?!?!

poppy my stomach looks like the London underground map and has done since dd1 - some people are more prone than others apparetnly recommend bio-oil though, has helped to fade mine and am hoping dc3 only fills out the space left by the first 2

NO NO NO NO NO NO to mirror btw, lady garden hasn't been 'tended' to in weeks and am just not up for actually 'seeing' it lol

just a quicky before work girls, dd1 was up at 6.30 and as we had visitors last night I didn't get a chance to log on - just wanted to check in

girls got their flower girl dresses last night and they look beautiful in them

will try and post a pic later - dd1 wants to wear hers to nursery, eeemmmmm, NO!!

mum apparently going downhill rapidly so will have to sort a visit down there too this week at some point so if I disappear sorry!

did I mention I only have 18 more actual shifts at work, including 2wk annual leave in May and finishing on 10th june!!!

YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

talk soon hope everyone well

VG let us know how you are
ChaCha and Pertelote - lovely to hear from you both

Good Morning Ladies,

I have been checking in alot but its really hard to catch up on all your news!!

I have bought absolutely nothing for my little girl yet, is that bad?? We are thinking of the name Tess Alexandra but as you all know nothing is set in stone..

I know this is a bit early but has anyone thought about their labour yet? I am thinking of trying hypnobirthing, cos the last time ( sorry 1st timers) was pretty awful for me!! Has anyone tried it thoughts?? xxx

I dreamt about all of you ladies last night! Dreamt that we were having a get-together with lots of children and bumps all over the place and it was all very fun!

Sorry to hear about your Mum Dizzy. Hope she improves soon.

Nice to see you again ChaCha, Pertelote and Sarah. I love that name Sarah. We're wondering whether Tess could stand alone when DD has a formal name and shortened form, and Alexandra is on the shortlist.

Haven't worked out how many days left yet, but do know that I only have two full weeks left after this one. Hooray!

Hello there. I've been AWOL for a while. Everything's been so BUSY for a couple of weeks there just hasn't been time to MN

No news but I'll waffle on anyway...

Got increasingly PIG SICK of trying to find a maternity dress for the wedding next weekend and then some luck! A friend at work sent me one of those email discount vouchers for Monsoon for 25% off and I went in and tried on all the normal dresses with a bit of give/pleating/made with jersey. Settled on this one hurrah! I got the shop assistant to check that it wasn't riding up at the front but it all seems fine. So relieved to have something! Now just have to get shoes

Also booked a holiday to Corfu! Yey! Mild panic because we're going on 16 June for a week by which time I'll be 30/31 weeks. It's within the airline/insurance guidelines but still... And it's just leading to more tiresome shopping/returning clothes. Hey ho. The sunshine will be very welcome though.

Right, must go and try to catch up the last 12 pages

hi Sazzles, i'm here!
i have no idea when i'm stopping work but i'm hoping to have a chat with HR this afternoon. hee hee then i can join you in counting down the days!

Dizzy, sorry to hear about your mum. I echo what Sazzles said.. make sure you look after you as well as your mum