Due in Fab Feb 2009 - 662 posts in 26 days, time for a new thread, me thinks!!

[IHaveASecretLittleSmile]

List so far is below. Please cut and paste and add/change your name and details at will!

IHaveaSecretLittleSmile DC2 21/1/09 or 25/1/09 (age 28, East Anglia)
nkweto DC2 25/1/09
florrieandme DC2 26/1/09
laidback DC4 27/1/09 (age 34 North Devon)
oooggs DC4 30/01/09 (age 34 Cornwall)
MissMitford 31/1/09
Ethelredtheunready DC2 01/02/09
AngelDoll DC1 01/02/09
jenandbean DC2 02/02/09
ruthmollymummy 02/02/09
Supersteph DC2 02/02/09 (age 24 Torbay)
Littlesarah DC2 02/02/09 (age 26, Edinburgh)
MamaGoose DC3 03/02/09
Tummytrouble 03/02/09
Knax DC2 04/02/09
PinkTulips DC3 04/02/09 (age 24, Roscommon, Ireland)
Davidsmom DC2 04/02/09 (age 39, Cheshire)
NoNickname DC2 04/2/09 (age 41, South London)
MissDelighted DC1 05/02/09
m2alyssa DC2 05/02/09 (age 30, Isle of Man)
idontbelieveit DC2 06/02/09 (age 31 Leeds)
Newb DC1 06/02/09 (age 31, Zürich)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/09
Aila DC2 07/02/09
Tinasan DC2 09/02/09
LuluBai DC2 09/02/09 (age 34, London)
MarkStretch DC2 9/2/08 (aged 29, Norfolk)
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09
Ewemoo 10/2/09
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/09
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/09
Francesrivis 11/02/09 (age 38, Devon)
Jelliebaby 13/02/09 (age 29, Cheshire)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/09 (age 38, Cambridge)
Loopylula DC2 14/02/09j (age 28, Sussex)
shubiedoo dc3 17/02/09 (age 37, Canada)
Fruitstick DC2 19/02/09 (age 32, London)
Imaginewittynamehere DC2 19/02/09 (age 32, Cambs)
NervousMouse DC2 19/02/09 (age 36, Berks)
McDreamy DC3 19/02/2009 (age 37, Cyprus but will give birth in Bucks)
Hopingforasecond DC2 second week of Feb
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/09 (aged 27, Glasgow)
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/09 (aged 31, Hampshire
Littlemissnorty TBC (age 39, DC2, Kent)
Nellstar TBC

Ooh I'm going over - I did do a search for it to see if there was a thread and couldn't believe it didn't throw anything up ?!

Oh yes, also forgot to say that I had a glass of fizzy wine on Wed night (wild) - didn't enjoy it that much really so quite glad - just like last time. But I think all things in moderation and a glass or two won't harm anyone. I bet those french ladies still indulge in moderation.

Glad I'm not the only one then that has caved to the drinking!
Obviously it's not gonna do any harm, I drank with ds (a glass or 2 a week) and he's fine, but I feel really guilty about it, even more so than when I've been weak and had a fag.
Now, I was really bad and continued to smoke with ds, but was unable to relate being pregnant with having a baby or that that thing kicking me was actually a little person. No excuse, I know but now it's a bit more real, but I feel guiltier drinking than smoking although the smoking will do more harm.
Is everyone gonna ignore me now for being a selfish scumbag?

Oh please make the sickness go away!!!!

We're out to a dining in night tonight (as long as DH's flight isn't delayed). I am thnking of having a sneaky glass of the white stuff Just tried my dress on and thankfully it fits which is bloddy good as I have nothing else appropriate to wear!!!!

Hope everyone else is ok and taking it easy

Thank you PinkTulips. My son is 14 months and beginning to spend more and more time on the floor kicking and screaming for no obvious reason (well, normally a direct result of me saying no to something he really wants to do)...great when feeling sick to start with. My first pregnancy went smoothly until nearly the end so I wasn't prepared to this at all.

TinkerbellesMum DC3 (3rd baby. Lily-Hope born 20 weeks 28-29/9/05, Tink born 31 weeks 17/7/06) Anytime from Christmas! (age 27, Birmingham)
nkweto DC2 25/01/2009
florrieandme DC2 26/01/2009
laidback DC4 27/01/2009 (age 34, North Devon)
oooggs DC4 30/01/2009 (age 34, Cornwall)
MissMitford 31/01/2009
Plethora 31/01/2009 (age 37, East London but moving soon)
Ethelredtheunready (age 40, 2nd Baby, Tilly born 19/2/06, DC2 01/02/2009- Currently Chichester, soon to be Epping)
AngelDoll DC1 01/02/2009 (age 31, Sheffield)
jenandbean DC2 02/02/2009
ruthmollymummy 02/02/2009
Supersteph DC2 02/02/2009 (age 24, Torbay) 2nd baby. Leon born 17 November 05 at 5lb 4oz at 38 weeks. induced due to pre-eclampsia
Littlesarah DC2 02/02/2009 (age 26, Edinburgh)
MamaGoose DC3 03/02/2009
Tummytrouble 03/02/2009
Pregnantpopcornprincess DC3 04/02/2009 (pregnant with twins)(age 31, West Sussex)
Knax DC2 04/02/2009
PinkTulips DC3 04/02/2009 (age 24, Roscommon, Ireland)
Davidsmom DC2 04/02/2009 (age 39, Cheshire)
MissDelighted DC1 05/02/2009
m2alyssa DC2 05/02/2009 (age 30, Isle of Man)
idontbelieveit DC2 06/02/2009 (age 31, Leeds)
Newb DC1 06/02/2009 (age 31, Zürich)
Jelliebelly DC2 06/02/2009 (age 37)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/2009
Aila DC2 07/02/2009
MarkStretch DC2 09/02/2009 (age 29, Norfolk)
Tinasan DC2 09/02/2009
LuluBai DC2 09/02/2009 (age 34, London)
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09 (age 38 Berkshire)
Ewemoo 10/02/2009
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/2009
KazzaL DC2 10/02/2009 approx (age 34, Ciren, Gloucs)
littleboyblue DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 27, Surrey)
IHaveaSecretLittleSmile DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 28, East Anglia)
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/2009
Biscuitytrousers 11/02/2009 (age 31, Thames Ditton)
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/2009 (age 27, Glasgow)
BumpVLump 12/02/09 (age 29, Surrey)
Jelliebaby 13/02/2009 (age 29, Cheshire)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/2009 (age 38, Cambridge)
Loopylula DC2 14/02/2009 (age 28, Sussex)
Francesrivis 15/02/2009 (age 38, Devon)
onwardandupward DC2 second week of Feb (age 38, south west)
Americas 16/02/2009 (age 32, London)
shubiedoo DC3 17/02/2009 (age 37, Canada)
Neeerly3 DC3 17/02/09 (age 31, Mansfield)
NervousMouse DC2 17/02/2009 (age 36, Berks)
Fruitstick DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, London)
Imaginewittynamehere DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, Cambs)
McDreamy DC3 19/02/2009 (age 37, Cyprus but will give birth in Bucks)
WarmFuzzy 19/02/08 (age 40, south London)
Rachrox DC3 20/02/2009 (age 28, Glos also!)
Mentalpup DC2 21/02/09 (age 30, Glos)
Rosieposey DC4 21/02/09 (age 36, Wilts)
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/2009 (age 31, Hampshire
Littlemissnorty DC2 TBC (age 39, Kent)
Nellstar TBC
zikel DC2 TBC (23, Coventry)
MrsBick DC2 26/02/2009 (Age 25, living in Surrey)
Dinkystinky DC2 TBC but poss 20/2/2009 (age 31, London
dd1ofcolandgerry DC2 25/02/2009
theSuburbanDryad DC2 (age 26, living in South Bucks)
Babyignoramus DC1 27/02/2009 (age 27, Brighton)

So are you ladies telling yet or still keepig it a secret? I am thinking of spilling

Am keeping quiet until have had a scan (as apart from wonky boobs and tiredness and spots am not having any pregnancy symptoms) though have told my husband, MIL, parents, personal trainer and pilates teacher (the last two so they know what exercises I cant do). Have also had to tell one of my bosses at work as I currently share an office with a girl who miscarried twins earlier this year - she's still (understandably) having a massively hard time and I really dont think it would be right for her to be forced to share a room with someone who is pregnant

Dinky, your poor co-worker. She wouldn't wish any harm to you or yours though.

I think drinking is fine in pregnancy. Honestly, it's hard enough to cope with the lousiness, the knowledge that you're going to be knackered for months, the carrying a bowling ball and then trying to get the little blighter out. If you can't enjoy a glass of wine now again it would be unbearable.

I was no health nut before I got pregnant so I'm certainly not going to be drinking nothing but nettle tea and eating pumpkin seeds for the next 9 months.

Stress and exhaustion are just as much a cause for concern as diet in pregnancy and if a glass of wine or a bottle of beer helps, then what's the problem.

I have told most of my friends as they are all wondering why i've been in bed sick for 3 weeks, i've also had to tell work for same reason.

I think if i hadn't of been so ill i would of kept quiet until 12 wks.

Would love a glass of wine but struggling to even keep water down at the moment so guess it wouldn't be a good idea

I know that my room-mate at work wouldnt wish any harm to me or mine - its just I see everyday what she is going through and what a massive struggle life is for her at the moment, and (from having to comfort her) I know how hard she finds it to deal with her friends announcing they are pregnant, and really think that having to go to work to share a room with someone who is pregnant everyday would be too much for her to bear.

I had a my booking in appointment with the midwife this morning. Took DD with me. Midwife was 30 minutes late arriving at the surgery and she had a male student midwife with her who DD seemed to be really scared of as every time she looked at him she burst into tears - proper tears not just whingey, get me out of the buggy ones. I had to have her on my lap for the entire 1 hour appointment whilst the midwife talked to me about pate and seafood and also had to take DD (and buggy) with me to give my urine sample where the buggy wouldn't fit in the toilet so I had to pee with the door half open, praying no-one would else needed the (one and only) loo. Very dignified.

Anyway, done now. I have some blood in my urine (not visible to the naked eye but showed up on the dip test) which may be a sign of an infection. Am symptomless though so she just told me to drink plenty of water.

Am trying to wait until after the scan to spill the beans although to be honest I'll be surprised if more people don't guess - none of trousers fit anymore...

TinkerbellesMum DC3 (3rd baby. Lily-Hope born 20 weeks 28-29/9/05, Tink born 31 weeks 17/7/06) Anytime from Christmas! (age 27, Birmingham)
nkweto DC2 25/01/2009
florrieandme DC2 26/01/2009
laidback DC4 27/01/2009 (age 34, North Devon)
oooggs DC4 30/01/2009 (age 34, Cornwall)
MissMitford 31/01/2009
Plethora 31/01/2009 (age 37, East London but moving soon)
Ethelredtheunready (age 40, 2nd Baby, Tilly born 19/2/06, DC2 01/02/2009- Currently Chichester, soon to be Epping)
AngelDoll DC1 01/02/2009 (age 31, Sheffield)
jenandbean DC2 02/02/2009
ruthmollymummy 02/02/2009
Supersteph DC2 02/02/2009 (age 24, Torbay) 2nd baby. Leon born 17 November 05 at 5lb 4oz at 38 weeks. induced due to pre-eclampsia
Littlesarah DC2 02/02/2009 (age 26, Edinburgh)
MamaGoose DC3 03/02/2009
Tummytrouble 03/02/2009
Pregnantpopcornprincess DC3 04/02/2009 (pregnant with twins)(age 31, West Sussex)
Knax DC2 04/02/2009
PinkTulips DC3 04/02/2009 (age 24, Roscommon, Ireland)
Davidsmom DC2 04/02/2009 (age 39, Cheshire)
MissDelighted DC1 05/02/2009
m2alyssa DC2 05/02/2009 (age 30, Isle of Man)
idontbelieveit DC2 06/02/2009 (age 31, Leeds)
Newb DC1 06/02/2009 (age 31, Zürich)
Jelliebelly DC2 06/02/2009 (age 37)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/2009
Aila DC2 07/02/2009
MarkStretch DC2 09/02/2009 (age 29, Norfolk)
Tinasan DC2 09/02/2009
LuluBai DC2 09/02/2009 (age 34, London)
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09 (age 38 Berkshire)
Ewemoo 10/02/2009
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/2009
KazzaL DC2 10/02/2009 approx (age 34, Ciren, Gloucs)
littleboyblue DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 27, Surrey)
IHaveaSecretLittleSmile DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 28, East Anglia)
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/2009
Biscuitytrousers 11/02/2009 (age 31, Thames Ditton)
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/2009 (age 27, Glasgow)
BumpVLump 12/02/09 (age 29, Surrey)
Jelliebaby 13/02/2009 (age 29, Cheshire)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/2009 (age 38, Cambridge)
Loopylula DC2 14/02/2009 (age 28, Sussex)
Francesrivis 15/02/2009 (age 38, Devon)
onwardandupward DC2 second week of Feb (age 38, south west)
Americas 16/02/2009 (age 32, London)
shubiedoo DC3 17/02/2009 (age 37, Canada)
Neeerly3 DC3 17/02/09 (age 31, Mansfield)
NervousMouse DC2 17/02/2009 (age 36, Berks)
Fruitstick DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, London)
Imaginewittynamehere DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, Cambs)
McDreamy DC3 19/02/2009 (age 37, Cyprus but will give birth in Bucks)
WarmFuzzy 19/02/08 (age 40, south London)
Rachrox DC3 20/02/2009 (age 28, Glos also!)
Mentalpup DC2 21/02/09 (age 30, Glos)
Rosieposey DC4 21/02/09 (age 36, Wilts)
Pluto DC2 22/02/09 age 38 Kent
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/2009 (age 31, Hampshire
Littlemissnorty DC2 TBC (age 39, Kent)
Nellstar TBC
zikel DC2 TBC (23, Coventry)
MrsBick DC2 26/02/2009 (Age 25, living in Surrey)
Dinkystinky DC2 TBC but poss 20/2/2009 (age 31, London
dd1ofcolandgerry DC2 25/02/2009
theSuburbanDryad DC2 (age 26, living in South Bucks)
Babyignoramus DC1 27/02/2009 (age 27, Brighton)

Hi, I've been lurking for a while but feel ready to be out and proud now! It's taken me this long to get over the shock of expecting dc2 after about 7 years of ttc. Dh's going to get a big surprise this evening! Wish me luck.

Great news pluto!

Guitargirl - I had the blood in the urine thing too but the tests came back and said nothing present so no idea what it was! Oh well.

I haven't had any wine for ages as have been too sick, I think once I shake the sickness off I'll have a glass now and then.

I'm actually hoping to keep the wee one secret until after my wedding (on the 5th Sept) when I'll be about 20 weeks! Yes, I know, highly unlikely but I'm giving it a shot!

Edited because for some completely weird reason I appear to have added three years to my age. Why would I do that? (oh lord, here comes pregna-brain)

TinkerbellesMum DC3 (3rd baby. Lily-Hope born 20 weeks 28-29/9/05, Tink born 31 weeks 17/7/06) Anytime from Christmas! (age 27, Birmingham)
nkweto DC2 25/01/2009
florrieandme DC2 26/01/2009
laidback DC4 27/01/2009 (age 34, North Devon)
oooggs DC4 30/01/2009 (age 34, Cornwall)
MissMitford 31/01/2009
Plethora 31/01/2009 (age 37, East London but moving soon)
Ethelredtheunready (age 40, 2nd Baby, Tilly born 19/2/06, DC2 01/02/2009- Currently Chichester, soon to be Epping)
AngelDoll DC1 01/02/2009 (age 31, Sheffield)
jenandbean DC2 02/02/2009
ruthmollymummy 02/02/2009
Supersteph DC2 02/02/2009 (age 24, Torbay) 2nd baby. Leon born 17 November 05 at 5lb 4oz at 38 weeks. induced due to pre-eclampsia
Littlesarah DC2 02/02/2009 (age 26, Edinburgh)
MamaGoose DC3 03/02/2009
Tummytrouble 03/02/2009
Pregnantpopcornprincess DC3 04/02/2009 (pregnant with twins)(age 31, West Sussex)
Knax DC2 04/02/2009
PinkTulips DC3 04/02/2009 (age 24, Roscommon, Ireland)
Davidsmom DC2 04/02/2009 (age 39, Cheshire)
MissDelighted DC1 05/02/2009
m2alyssa DC2 05/02/2009 (age 30, Isle of Man)
idontbelieveit DC2 06/02/2009 (age 31, Leeds)
Newb DC1 06/02/2009 (age 31, Zürich)
Jelliebelly DC2 06/02/2009 (age 37)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/2009
Aila DC2 07/02/2009
MarkStretch DC2 09/02/2009 (age 29, Norfolk)
Tinasan DC2 09/02/2009
LuluBai DC2 09/02/2009 (age 34, London)
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09 (age 38 Berkshire)
Ewemoo 10/02/2009
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/2009
KazzaL DC2 10/02/2009 approx (age 34, Ciren, Gloucs)
littleboyblue DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 27, Surrey)
IHaveaSecretLittleSmile DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 28, East Anglia)
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/2009
Biscuitytrousers 11/02/2009 (age 31, Thames Ditton)
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/2009 (age 27, Glasgow)
BumpVLump 12/02/09 (age 29, Surrey)
Jelliebaby 13/02/2009 (age 29, Cheshire)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/2009 (age 38, Cambridge)
Loopylula DC2 14/02/2009 (age 28, Sussex)
Francesrivis 15/02/2009 (age 38, Devon)
onwardandupward DC2 second week of Feb (age 35, south west)
Americas 16/02/2009 (age 32, London)
shubiedoo DC3 17/02/2009 (age 37, Canada)
Neeerly3 DC3 17/02/09 (age 31, Mansfield)
NervousMouse DC2 17/02/2009 (age 36, Berks)
Fruitstick DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, London)
Imaginewittynamehere DC2 19/02/2009 (age 32, Cambs)
McDreamy DC3 19/02/2009 (age 37, Cyprus but will give birth in Bucks)
WarmFuzzy 19/02/08 (age 40, south London)
Rachrox DC3 20/02/2009 (age 28, Glos also!)
Mentalpup DC2 21/02/09 (age 30, Glos)
Rosieposey DC4 21/02/09 (age 36, Wilts)
Pluto DC2 22/02/09 age 38 Kent
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/2009 (age 31, Hampshire
Littlemissnorty DC2 TBC (age 39, Kent)
Nellstar TBC
zikel DC2 TBC (23, Coventry)
MrsBick DC2 26/02/2009 (Age 25, living in Surrey)
Dinkystinky DC2 TBC but poss 20/2/2009 (age 31, London
dd1ofcolandgerry DC2 25/02/2009
theSuburbanDryad DC2 (age 26, living in South Bucks)
Babyignoramus DC1 27/02/2009 (age 27, Brighton)

Congrats Pluto - bet your hubby falls off his chair in surprise! (make sure he is sitting down) - LittleSarah, Im getting married too, Nov 15th and id love to keep it a secret but i think i might be unable to by 26 weeks - have just bought a grecian/empire line wedding dress today which i hope fits on the day ah well we shall see, if my boobs keep going like this nothing will fit! Well its Friday night and i really feel like im fit for nothing but an early night ... cant wait till this bit is over and im not permaknackered

WoW pluto ! Fantastic news. I have a 7 year gap between DS1 and DS2 and it's great. Let us know how your DH reacts !

Rosie and Littlesarah - how nice that you are getting married ... I am off to one of my best friends weddings at the end of September. She phoned me about a month ago and said 'please don't get pregnant before my wedding because everyone else is....". Cue pregnancy test and BFP...haven't had the heart to tell her yet !?!

Lol and im sure she was relying on you to get sqiffy at her wedding being as everyone else was pregnant Laidbackinengland. We had this wedding planned for a while and my attitude was oh well if i get pregnant ill just buy a bigger dress but Im on the big side anyway and it takes me a while longer to show than all you slim girlies so im hoping that the style of the dress doesnt give too much away! Just a quick question ... is anyone else getting period pains (as if your going to get your bf? ) as ive had them all afternoon and i wish they'd go away

Pluto - how lovely that you've got pg after a 7 year gap - your dh might get a big shock eh?

Rosieposey - haven't had period pains but dull aching on some days feeling a bit like stretching (which is what I suspect it is)...are you worried ? Sounds like you are - see how it goes and maybe phone NHS direct if it starts to bother you a bit more later??.....

Half an hour to go til Criminal Justice wonder if I can stay awake - have it ready on sky+ just in case !

hi folks. Is anyone else the size of a house yet?i am H U G E!!!! its awful! i want to lie down and eat chips to make myself feel better. how much weight do you put on if you're having twins?( i dont know if i am but its the only way i can explain the massive weight gain!)eeekkkkkkkkkkkk

I couldn't get into my jeans this morning.
Figured out this ms stuff. I feel sick if my waistband is around my tum but not sick if it isn't
Have also gone completely off meat. That gonna be tough as I don't like veg, not much ele to eat. I'm filling up on crap which is why I'm putting lots of weight on. Not sure what to do about this food thing.......

i'm trying to avoid it at all costs. I feel sick when i think of eating. I honestly have went up a dress size. I'm only 8 weeks.. waahh i cant face getting fat again..i've only just got my figure back!POoP!

wow pluto, make sure he has a glass of something strong to hand for the shock! well done and massive congratulation

llb, don't beat yourself up, i didn't get through either of my other pregs without a fag either. with dd i found it very hard as dp was still smoking in the house and like you i simply couldn't make my brain understand that there was a baby in there. with ds i was better as dd was still quite little so never had the chance to sneak out for one but i still slipped up.

both babies were a perfectly good weight, and have no other issues. i really don't think a fag every now and again is going to do any damage as long as it isn't any more than that. like drink it's long term use that does damage, not the odd one here and there.

am shopping for maternity pants thins weekend as the only pair of pants i have to wear badly need a wash put them in the laundry yesterday and had to drag them back out to bring dd to school as i realised i had nothing else to wear!

I'M SO TIRED appears to be my catchphrase at the moment.

Had a fun filled day of birthday celebrations and just got back from the cinema with dd and dsd. Birthday party tomorrow.

Pinktulips are you 10 weeks? I think we are due the same day. I am definately starting to look pregnant. I do not fit into any of my jeans and I am resorting to hairbands on my button.

It's weird but I seem to have completely changed shape.

i'm 9 weeks i think confused now! due on the 4th but hoping to go early again

have a very definite bump, dp and my friend are having great fun joking about twins, am going to ask the gp next week and see will she take pity on me and scan!