Due Aug 08 - Glasses High, Bellies Low, Motherhood Here We Go!!

[TwilightSurfer]

Our first Due August 2008 thread started on Monday the 26th of November 2007.
We have had 11 threads so far with a total of 10,452 posts (at 904).
Shazza2002, VintageGardenia, and Bigboydiditandranaway are three original members.
Believe it or not, DizzyDixies did not join until the 3rd of January 2008.

For each of us, this pregnancy has been well documented among electronic pages that can be found here, links to all our Due August 2008 threads:
Thread 1 26NOV07-21JAN08
Thread 2 09JAN08-05FEB08
Thread 3 05FEB08-04MAR08
Thread 4 04MAR08-28MAR08
Thread 5 27MAR08-12APR08
Thread 6 12APR08-30APR08
Thread 7 30APR08-31MAY08
Thread 8 31MAY08-14JUN08
Thread 9 13JUN08-24JUN08
Thread 10 24JUN08-04JUL08
Thread 20 04JUL08-

Today we begin thread #12. It may or may not take us to our first birth. Either way, it takes us into the home stretch, the moment we've all been waiting for....

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate12JUL08]

GROUP TOTAL: 59

DELIVERIES [BOYS (0) vs. GIRLS (0)]
sample23JUL via VB SOMEBODY delivered Jenny Sue, 8lbs 3oz & 55cm [EDD 08AUG]
sample24JUL via CS SOMEBODYELSE delivered Timmy, 6lbs & 43cm [EDD 31JUL]

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (13) vs. GIRLS (15)] [(6) Scheduled C-Sections]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 7y & 4y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 28JUL], a BOY to be named Saul.
23JUL Voodoococonut is 29 and lives in Manchester but moving to West Midlands asap. She has a DD, 19M. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
24JUL Alittlebitshy is 28 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 03AUG], a SURPRISE.
29JUL Miamla is 32 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to maybe be named Theodore.
29JUL Bigboydiditandranaway is 36 and lives in Midlands. She has a DS, 26m. Expecting DC#2.
30JUL Dizzydixies is 32 and lives in Fife. She has 2DDs, 5y & 2y. Expecting DC#3 via VBac or CSec, guesses it's a girl.
31JUL SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
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.
04AUG SKYTVADDICT is 40 and lives in Lincolnshire. She has a DS, 13m, and 2DDs, 8y & 12y. Expecting DC#4 via CS [EDD 08AUG], a SURPRISE.
04AUG ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 10AUG], guesses it's a boy.
06AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 4.2y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a BOY.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
08AUG LadyOfWaffle is 22 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 Bealcain is 21 and lives in Kent, She has 2DSs 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, a GIRL to be named Delilah.
08AUG Babieseverywhere is 34 and lives in Lancashire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 2.4y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a GIRL.
11AUG Sarahnh is 32 and lives in West Midlands. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL to maybe be named Tess Alexandra.
11AUG Foghornleghorn is 23 and lives in Northampton. She has 2DDs, 3y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
11AUG Sibh has 2DCs, DS 5y & DD 2y. She is expecting DC#3.
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 to maybe be named Kurt.
13AUG Mal00 is 33 and lives in South London. She is expecting DC#1, a BOY to be name Leonardo or Lorenzo.
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 GIRL to be named Gabriella.
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.
16AUG Longwayfromhome is 29 and lives in Argentina[London-4h]. 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 Warthog has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
17AUG Jennylee is 30 and lives in West Lothian. She has a DS, 9y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
18AUG Kezza7779 is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
18AUG Expectant is 32 and lives in Singapore[London+7h]. 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, 18m. Expecting DC#2 via VBAC or CSec, a GIRL to maybe be named Emma.
19AUG Karney is 39 and lives in Glasgow.
19AUG TwilightSurfer is 37 and lives in Chattanooga[London-5h]. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to be named Reese Eleanor.
19AUG Daisy26 is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
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 Pinchypants is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
21AUG Musm2go is 35 and lives in B'ham Solihull. She has a DD, 6y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
23AUG Stickybean is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
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.
24AUG SausageAndMash is 37 and lives in London. She has a DD, 3y. Expecting DC#2.
25AUG Petitfilou is 36 and lives in S Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 4.4y, & a DD, 2.10y. Expecting DC#3, a BOY.
25AUG Oopsacoconut is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL to be named Poppaea Anna.
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 No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
28AUG Ataraxis formerly Readyforbed has 2 DSs, 5y & 3y, and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL.
29AUG Waytoomuchchocolate is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
30AUG AnnVan lives in Kent and is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.

Hi S&M
Can't be arsed to find a list either but will say pack for 2 nights even if you plan to leave as soon as you can. Anything can happen and if you expect your DP to go home and get the right stuff, he won't and that will coincide with your milk coming in and will consequently be the absolute end of the world sob sob boo hoo.
I am now off to wash my new baby clothes as I have visited Chinese factories (in a past professional life) and they aint so nice. All my 2nd hand stuff can stay as it is though because it's clearly been washed by fancy detergents far superior to my cheapo washing powder.

twlilight what a confusion - though at least Mil did see that she was in the wrong, even if dh can't see where he's gone adrift .

Sent a text to miamla who is fine. No baby - but she said she's been decorating the nursery and keeps getting interrupted by visitors.

Sazz ooh cupboard locks! It's always fun to watch visiting adults try and work out how to get them open

Ilana loads of good luck and joyful baby and pain free thoughts (as in the spd GOING!!) for tomorrow!

Hi Buckets, and sorry Sazzles, didn't read your earlier post properly - sorry you too are having DH issues!

My DH has actually been a star this weekend but Buckets, your post reminded me of last time around, nigh on 4 years ago when, 2nd night in after an emergency c-section (first night passed by in a loved up state of bliss!), I got my entire baby blues in one dose.

I spent the entire night being ignored by the nurses or told to jolly well move my baby myself (I felt somewhat scared of dropping said child from the towering bed and too terrified to move very much in case my insides fell out - I understood the sentiment but the bedside manner and compassion chip were definitely missing!) but was bolstered by the thought that visiting started at 8am and that DH would be there, then, to love and support me, etc...........

...when he actually arrived at 8.20 - THAT"S TWENTY PAST EIGHT, 20 long, endless EXTRA minutes on my own in charge of a BABY for God's sake, it felt, as you said, like the absolute end of the world, and my rage and depression were neck and neck and pretty much boundless! Until about 8.30am. But by heck I needed him! Writing it down now reminds me of quite how hormonal I was - oh dear. But this time I will, of course, be the model of sage, mature(r) mother!

Sorry, it's an epic and me-type post. But it made me laugh remembering.

lol sausage, I definately recall the crying on day 3, no rage for me though.

Well I got my lie-in, ds woke us up at 7.20 and dh got up with him at 7.40, I got up, made some cereal and a cup of tea, took them back to bed and read for 10 mins then SLEPT until 11.30. Bliss.

Had a lovely day, been to the park to feed the ducks and for ds to ride his bike. Lovely to get some fresh air. Had the odd pain on and off but they feel more like bh's today.

ts sorry to hear about your pil issues, and more so your dh. Does he not want his mum there or something? Your tears are valid, esp given the advanced state of pg!! Grrrrrrrr and double grrrrrrrr.

Iced water anyone? The tea is giving me heartburn so have cut right back on that too.

Hello - I know it's really late but can I jump on this one? Am expecting DC2 on the 17th August but am hoping I don't have to wait quite that long as am going off my nut being huge, immobile and having to look after DS1 (23 months) full time. Have lots of people started popping already?

Hi girls,

Just catching up. How is TS now? And had to smile at nod my head at those early baby days 'what do you mean you're going out?!? Ahhhh....when will you be back? Why? Work...why do you need to work' LOL

Thank you Sazzles and TS for your replies, made me feel better. I still don't want a section now though - too many needles and i think the 'brave' reserves have run out.

Ilana - Hope you post this evening to let us know how you're doing. Wishing you all the best for tomorrow, look fwd to baby news, am v.excited for you. Good luck

evening all - have had a shit of a weekend but home again now and will try to catch up - nobody have a baby till I do please

Just skimmed over the posts over the weekend....so

Ilana Good luck for Monday!

TS Sorry you are having a bit of an emotional rollercoaster time at the moment. Mil sounds as troublesome as my mil but I'd have the opposite problem - she'd come up like a flash and NEVER LEAVE. My mum on the other hand needs persuading (usually - see note below). It must be hard for you without your mum around at a time like this.

Chacha and Sarah (and anyone I've missed hope the cramps have dissapated a bit.

dizzy or VG How long does the figleaves code last and can I have it if it is still valid in a couple of weeks time? I'm not nursing bra buying until I am at least 36 weeks so can't order yet.

News from the filou camp - had a very nice time in Suffolk at my mums. I love seeing the sea and she's much better with them now that they are a bit older. However, I have now experienced the d&v whilst pregnant scenario which a lot of you seemed to go through earlier on - from eating a bad pistachio nut (I knew it was bad but rather than spit it out, swallowed it anyway to avoid being rude - turns out I should have been rude). Ds2 had had his first meal of the day just now which was marmite and toast - all I could stomach. Ds1 is worried and says 'mummy I hope you get better soon, the baby won't like the bad nut'. - he can be very sweet. Dh has been a star and pulled out all the stops to help me this evening as I have all the energy of a dead gnat.

If anyone needs cheering up try reading this - came home and dh started cooking the dc's tea (very late). I was upstairs. Dh came into the living room to find dd with a whole punnet of raspberries (most of which had gone) with half of them smeared on new carpet, and quite a lot on her new top. He flipped - poor dd said 'daddy I was SO hungry and I thought they would make me grow' and then burst into tears. Poor little sausage! It was 6.30pm by that time and they normally eat around 5pm so she really was hungry.

Back tomorrow as am off to bed to see if I can re-emerge hungry tomorrow. At least the fat stores around my hips are now being put to good use.....

Oh dear TS you must be barely sane by this stage. Has your MIL now arrived? I hope having her there will make things a lot easier & not cause too much tension between you & DH. You will at least be able to relax knowing that you can leave as and when you want. As someone else said, is poss that your DH was / is stressed by idea of having her there at all, but is a pity he couldn't be a bit more understanding of your needs and your DD's needs, with labour day looking so likely so soon. Hugs, and a slice and squeeze of lime for your rum. You must be nearly finished the bottle by now. xx

ChaCha for your unpleasant experience. Won't the hos. take your fear seriously & give you some sort of pre-section counselling or even a q&a session or something? Surely they can't put someone through major surgery who feels like this - would it be worth investigating, or having your DH investigate on your behalf? I don't know whether that's a practical solution or not.

dizzy good to see you. Made Malteser traybake thing for DS, he was in heaven and was also bouncing off the walls (so was I!!). It was good though. Tell about weekend.

pf I just got the code from MN, and amazingly it applied on TOP of the sale reductions!! Is also free postage in UK. I don't know how long it lasts. Any chance of an educated guess at sizing? But sale itself ends TODAY.

To sort dogs - back in a bit. Going to have glass of wine too, even though no excuse occasion, just blardy feel like it.

I am so tired today, I was up most of last night with bad brackon hicks which tailed off around 5am. Same again this afternoon /evening. As I'm only 37 weeks pregnant, guess I have weeks of hicks to look forward to

On the bright side the sun is out and I have finally got around to getting a tens machine and various other labour items.

Sazzles - Need any back up? Lots of hormonal women here to support you LOL.

PF - Your DD bless her!!!!!! Awwwwww...

DH is still doing DIY and asking where his cup of tea is so best be off. x

DUE AUGUST 2008 STATS
[TSupdate20JUL08#2]

GROUP TOTAL: 61

DELIVERIES [BOYS (0) vs. GIRLS (0)]
sample13JUL via CS BRADGELINA delivered Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline [EDD 08AUG]
sample12JUL via VB SOMEBODYELSE delivered Timmy, 6lbs & 43cm [EDD 31JUL]

WAITING ROOM [BOYS (14) vs. GIRLS (17)] [(10) Scheduled C-Sections]
21JUL IlanaK is 35 and lives in Central London. She has 2DSs, 7y & 4y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 28JUL], a BOY to be named Saul.
23JUL Voodoococonut is 29 and lives in Manchester but moving to West Midlands asap. She has a DD, 19M. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
24JUL Alittlebitshy is 29 and lives in East London/Essex. She has a DD, 5y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 03AUG], a SURPRISE.
29JUL Miamla is 32 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, a BOY to maybe be named Theodore.
29JUL Bigboydiditandranaway is 36 and lives in Midlands. She has a DS, 26m. Expecting DC#2.
30JUL Dizzydixies is 32 and lives in Fife. She has 2DDs, 5y & 2y. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 30JUL], guesses it's a girl.
31JUL ChaCha is 32 and lives in Oxford. She has 2DCs, 2y & 10m, Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 10AUG], guesses it's a boy.
31JUL SassyLou is 33 and lives in Cheshire. She has 2DDs, 7y & 5y. Expecting DC#3.
01AUG Gigglegirl is 32 and lives in Stockport. She has a DD, 4y, and 2DSs, 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#4 via CS [EDD 14AUG], a GIRL to be named Imogen.
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.
02AUG MrsMagooo is 25. She has a DD, 2yr. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
04AUG SKYTVADDICT is 40 and lives in Lincolnshire. She has a DS, 13m, and 2DDs, 8y & 12y. Expecting DC#4 via CS [EDD 08AUG], a SURPRISE.
05AUG Buckets is 31 and lives in Southampton. She has a DD, 5y, & a DS, 3. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 12AUG], a BOY to be named Kurt Benedict Barnes.
06AUG CaptainCaveman is 35 and lives in Nottingham. She has a DS, 4.2y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a BOY.
07AUG BraveNewWorld is 31 and lives in London. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
07AUG PunksNotDead has 2DDs, 13 & 9. Expecting DC#3 via CS [EDD 15AUG], a GIRL.
08AUG LadyOfWaffle is 22 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 Bealcain is 21 and lives in Kent, She has 2DSs 2y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, a GIRL to be named Delilah.
08AUG Babieseverywhere is 34 and lives in Lancashire. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a SURPRISE.
09AUG BirthdayBaby is expecting DC#1.
10AUG Lcy is 30 and lives in Wales. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.
11AUG Poppysocks is 30 and lives in St Andrews. She has a DD, 2.4y. Expecting DC#2 via CS [EDD 17AUG], a GIRL.
11AUG Sarahnh is 32 and lives in West Midlands. She has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL to maybe be named Tess Alexandra.
11AUG Foghornleghorn is 23 and lives in Northampton. She has 2DDs, 3y & 1y. Expecting DC#3, guesses it's a girl.
11AUG Sibh has 2DCs, DS 5y & DD 2y. She is expecting DC#3.
13AUG Mal00 is 33 and lives in South London. She is expecting DC#1, a BOY to be name Leonardo or Lorenzo.
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 GIRL to be named Gabriella.
16AUG Longwayfromhome is 29 and lives in Argentina[London-4h]. 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 Warthog has a DD, 2y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
17AUG Jennylee is 30 and lives in West Lothian. She has a DS, 9y. Expecting DC#2, a GIRL.
17AUG Bohemianbint has DS, 23m. Expecting DC#2.
18AUG Kezza7779 is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
18AUG Expectant is 32 and lives in Singapore[London+7h]. 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, 18m. Expecting DC#2 via VBAC or CSec, a GIRL to maybe be named Emma.
19AUG Karney is 39 and lives in Glasgow.
19AUG TwilightSurfer is 37 and lives in Chattanooga[London-5h]. She has a DD, 4y. Expecting DC#2 via VB, a GIRL to be named Reese Eleanor.
19AUG Daisy26 is expecting DC#1, a GIRL.
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 Pinchypants is 34 and lives in Guildford. She has a DD, 20m. Expecting DC#2.
21AUG Musm2go is 35 and lives in B'ham Solihull. She has a DD, 6y. Expecting DC#2, a BOY.
23AUG Stickybean is 27 and lives in North London. Expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
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.
24AUG SausageAndMash is 37 and lives in London. She has a DD, 3y. Expecting DC#2.
25AUG Petitfilou is 36 and lives in S Oxfordshire. She has a DS, 4.4y, & a DD, 2.10y. Expecting DC#3, a BOY.
25AUG Oopsacoconut is 32 and lives in Wiltshire. Expecting DC#1, a GIRL to be named Poppaea Anna.
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 No1putsbabyinthecorner is 30 and lives in South Yorkshire. She as a DD, 1y. Expecting DC#2.
28AUG Ataraxis formerly Readyforbed has 2 DSs, 5y & 3y, and is expecting DC#3, a GIRL.
29AUG Waytoomuchchocolate is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a girl.
30AUG AnnVan lives in Kent and is expecting DC#1, guesses it's a boy.

Must have been posting at same time as you all.

VG - That's a very good idea and i have an appt, one of those pre-assessment ones next Monday so perhaps i should take that opportunity to tell them how i feel. Thanks for that, i just keep thinking needles and wanting to pass out.

Tea...tea....tea

S&M has just reminded me of another top tip:
What NOBODY tells you when you have a caesarean is that you need the bed lowered to get in and out eg to pick up your baby. If you've never had surgery before or worked in any kind of invalid environment, why would you know that??? Medical staff will pump it up to examine you (for their own spinal health) and not bother to let it down again.
Anyway, it's very easy for a visitor or passing cleaner (in the NHS? HAHAHAHAHAHA) to let it down for you with their foot so just shout for help.

Evening everyone, Just a quick Q Dizzy where did you get the figleaves code from? Prob beign v special, but couldn't see it on the page of discounts..... am I looking in the wrong place? THanks!

figleaves promo code here am hoping it still works for you all

ooh - thank you! Any guesses as to what size I should buy? Normally 32D, went up to 36E at about 24 weeks and have just kept in that (only cheap ones so they have strecthed with me I think!). I have no idea when the rib cage starts to go back in, but have bra extenders.....

PG1 get measured at John Lewis or your local NCT bra lady, buy the cheapest bra they do, then order more from Figleaves. You'll need more than one if everything goes well - one white, one black for a start.

Hello and welcome bohemianbint you are very welcome to join us, the more the merrier . mrsmagoo only just joined too. Where do you live btw? Congrats on your pg (better late than never eh?!).

dizzy sorry to hear your weekend was shite , any reason in particular or just everything? Hoping things are ok with your mum?

pf your poor dd, it's bad enough being pg and hungry.....I can understand her need to eat and smear raspberries

bh's every 10 mins this afternoon and evening - here's hoping I get some sleep. I might even write my birth plan this evening!!

That would be very sensible - I'm just getting carried away with the figleaves sale that ends today..... I do love a good bargain (but I guess it's not a bargain if I buy a size I'll never wear!)

ladies am sorry but am a fecking mess and can't concentrate tonight, things with mammydixies are going downhill very quickly it would seem and I've spend the weekend at the hospice coming home today and am now wondering if I've done the right thing

am sitting here a pathetic dribbling mess, dh has gone to nightshift and dd2 is rampaging around in her cot having slept the whole way home in the car so I think I'm for bed myself

am sorry to be such a party pooper

IlanaK all the very best of luck to you, will be thinking about you in the morning

happy and healthy thoughts to the rest of you and I'll try not to be such a whinge tomorrow