Due Feb 2009- Posting Queens, See The Bump, On The Facebook Screen, oh yeahhh...

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TinkerbellesMum DC3 (3rd baby. Lily-Hope born 20 weeks 28-29/9/05, Tink born 31 weeks 17/7/06, age 27, Birmingham) Official due date 01/02/09 but expected from early December
florrieandme DC2 26/01/2009
laidback DC4 27/01/2009 (age 34, North Devon)
nkweto DC2 30/01/2009 (age 34, West London)
oooggs DC4 30/01/2009 (age 34, Cornwall)
MamaGoose DC3 30/01/2009 (age 32, Spain)
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)
Supersteph DC2 01/02/2009 (age 24, Torbay)
jenandbean DC2 02/02/2009
ruthmollymummy 02/02/2009
Tummytrouble 03/02/2009
jamescagney 03/02/2009 (aged 33,Clare, Rep of Ireland)
Pregnantpopcornprincess DC3 04/02/2009 (pregnant with twins)(age 31, West Sussex)
MsLucy Boy 04/02/2009 (age 38, North London)
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)
Jelliebelly DC2 06/02/2009 (age 37)
Swampster (HasAWarmFuzzy) 06/02/08 (age 40, south London)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/2009
Aila DC2 07/02/2009
Littlemissnorty DC2 08/02/09 (age 39, Kent)
Biscuitytrousers 08/02/2009 (age 31, Thames Ditton)
MarkStretch DC2 07/02/2009 (age 29, Norfolk)
KT1983 09/02/2009
Tinasan DC2 09/02/2009
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09 (age 38 Berkshire)
Ewemoo 07/02/2009
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/2009
KazzaL DC2 10/02/2009 approx (age 34, Ciren, Gloucs)
littleboyblue DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 27, Surrey)
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/2009
thehouseofmirth DC2 11/02/09 (age 38, Wimbledon)
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/2009 (age 27, Glasgow)
BumpVLump 12/02/09 (age 29, Surrey)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/2009 (age 38, Cambridge)
Nadssss 13/2/9 (age 29, living w. london)
Jelliebaby DC2 14/02/2009 (AGE 29, Cheshire)
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)
MrsThreads DC1 16/02/2009 (age 36, Cheshire)
shubiedoo DC3 17/02/2009 (age 37, Canada)
NervousMouse DC2 17/02/2009 (age 36, Berks)
Pluto DC2 18/02/09 (age 38, Kent)
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)
Dinkystinky 19/2/09 (age 31, London)
Rachrox DC3 20/02/2009 (age 28, Glos also!)
Calico1 DC2 21/02/2009 (age 40, West Herts)
Mentalpup DC2 21/02/09 (age 30, Glos)
Rosieposey DC4 21/02/09 (age 36, Wilts)
Winemakesmummyclever 23/0/09 (age 34, Lancs)
Neeerly3 DC3 23/02/09 (age 31, Mansfield)
LardyBump 24/02/09
Spottyshoes DC2 24/02/09 (aged 28)
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/2009 (age 31, Hampshire
Nellstar TBC
zikel DC2 TBC (23, Coventry)
Cocodrillo DC3 26/02/2009 (age 34, south london)
MrsBick DC2 26/02/2009 (Age 25, living in Surrey)
charlie7 DC2 28/02/2009 (Age 33, living in the Inner Hebrides)
dd1ofcolandgerry DC2 25/02/2009
theSuburbanDryad DC2 (age 26, living in South Bucks)
Babyignoramus DC1 27/02/2009 (age 27, Brighton)
Blinamouse
Elkiedee
Questionkid DC1 3/2/09 (age 33, living in Wallington, Surrey)

I'm so relieved that I only ever felt sick and didn't actually ever be sick - I feel so sorry for you poor ladies who've spewed in places like supermarkets! Must've been awful.

My DP bought me a present the other day of a support pillow from Mothercare. It's very long so basically you can use it in lots of different ways to support you when you sleep. I'm finding the best use for it at the moment is between my legs as my hips and thighs have started to hurt when I sleep. But you can also use it to support the bump, and also bend it into an upside down V shape and lean on it whilst watching tv or sleeping later on when you're ginormous. It wasn't cheap (£27.99) but I'm finding it really useful so far.

I'm struggling today, I couldn't sleep from about 4.30am and my mind is most definitely not on work.

The worst part is that although I have a bump, I'm quite chubby, and when I'm bent at the waist, I really don't look pregnant, so people just assume I'm pissed at eleven am!

Well, I'm off to a job interview - wish me luck (not least that my trousers will stay up - the elastic's gone, and they're my only pair of work-style trousers I can get into!!)

Good luck MrsY - with the job interview and with the trousers!

Have just finished reading Marie Mongan's hypnobirthing book and am now started on Childbirth without Fear - so wish I'd read these before giving birth to DS. Definitely recommend them to anyone who is considering an active birth or who is considering their options generally about childbirth - both written in a very easy to read style (though wouldnt read the first chapter to the hypnobirthing book if you're feeling emotional - had me bursting out in tears on the tube!)

Urgh I empathise with the sick in public. I carry a placcy bag with me everywhere (or nappy bags as I have been caught out by the ones with tiny holes in the bottom )

I have just come back from the MW and heard the HB which sounded neither like a train or horses MW couldn't tell either. Oh well, better wait until the scan in 3 weeks!

Laptop is playing up and crashing so I'd better go get DH to sort it out.

Good luck Mrsy
x

Last time round I managed a neat little barf into my hands and on to my shoes on the escalator at the tube station . Took me by surprise!

How about this for embarassement. I have a very sore neck and have to go and see an osteopath. It's just that I wasn't expected to see anybody today and am wearing my pre-pregnancy trousers (held up by a piece of string and zip open) under a long t-shirt and a jacket. How am I going to look half decent in front of this young man?

Last time I got a pillow with micro beads in it, they're sold from stalls inside shopping centres and they do neck pillows and animal shapes. It was cheaper than the MC one or any of the other maternity shops.

dinkystinky, you might like The Waterbirth Book too.

Ooooo Ooooo Ooooo!!!!

I just joined a FB group all on my own without my hubby doing it for me! I'm a genious

And wow MS - youre a bit gorgeous aren't you!!!??? My 1st MNFB friend - yay

I was about to say the same about you spotty! I love your hair, it's looks far silkier than mine.

I'll get on Facebook tonight and add my info as my mean work has blocked it.

america - I can relate to your embarrassment today but in a slightly different way. I've got New Look office maternity trousers on and they keep falling down and taking my knickers with them. I literally have to hold them up as I walk along. I think I may have to go shopping for a new pair of work trousers at the weekend...

Is it wrong that I'm eating chocolate because it seems to make the baby move and then justifying the chocolate eating by saying that I need to know that the baby's still moving?

Questionkid- I have just eaten an entire packet of Jaffa Cakes if that makes you feel better?

Belch.

I have one day in the office (today) when I stuff being virtuous and stuff myself full of things I can't eat in front of the kids - crisps, pot noodles, large quantities of chocolates, sweets, biccies, coke... Feeling a trifle bloated!

Ha ha, brilliant, love the fact that I'm not the only one stuffing their face. My twisted mind has also managed to convince me that the fact that my maternity trousers are falling down is in fact a good sign, and one that allows me to have more chocolate. Nothing to do with the fact that they're cheap and badly made, oh no, not at all.

Mmmm, Jaffa Cakes, want some now.

I am making macaroni cheese for dinner.

Mmmmm comfort food.

Will have to spoil it with some steamed veg though to make up for the amount of processed crap I have eaten today.

MMmmmm macaroni cheese

grr. yet again had a huge post written and the pc has eaten it [sob]

i may have to take to posting after each sentance if this keeps up, i can never be bothered to type it all again!

rosie, boys are lovely, so cuddly and loving. and boy toys are the job!

sorry about the diabetes possibly being more than pregnancy related though, was it a shock or did you have suspicians?

questionkid... i'm using the fact that i'm not as fat as i thought as an excuse to eat my bodyweight in sweets and chocolate

Okay thank you for the good news on the sleeping front ? will enjoy my final two weeks of on-the-back sleeping. Then I will stop grumbling (about everything)
On the food front ? I am really embracing the guilt free carb binging. Never have I had bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bliss. Macaroni cheese ? mmmm

At least Jaffa cakes are meant to be the healthiest junk option. We have that thing at work of cakes, chocolates and sweets freely available (on a desk behind me) it is lethal.

I have (hopefully) just requested to join the facebook thing! How nice to put nicknames/faces etc

Tell the truth about the jaffa cakes... I feel sick thinking about it!

I'm jealous about the macaroni cheese. I had some at Tesco Cafe yesterday but it was the last portion and rather thick and cold.

PT I type into Word and then C&P into here. It gets everything spell and grammar checked and means if I mess up I still have it.

nadssss, don't worry about how you sleep. It's about your comfort and if you are uncomfortable you will move. I slept on the sofa last night (see FB) and was in a half lying/half sitting position. It was actually quite comfortable

Hey - interview went well, so fingers crossed I'll get an offer soon...

And on the way back got KFC for lunch and spiralled into a guilty freefall, but feel better now I've read your posts! Will sit back with my fizzy drink and watch the breastfeeding thing - I recorded it the other day!

I'm going to order a few birthing books on amazon - might try a couple of the ones you've recommended - any ones that are a must?

baby's living quarters seemed to have expanded last night, i felt really pregnant like you do towards the end, all squashed and uncomfortable.

nadsss, i found the only way i could sleep at the end with my other 2 was on my back propped up with lots of pilows, any other way i couldn't breathe.

your body will tell you what's right for you

dinky - which marie mongan did you read? there are about 6 different ones! there's one with a cd, which seems quite good...

Hi everyone. Hope everyone is well. I don't post often but I do lurk and I've realised that I was still under my 'before 12 weeks scan' name. I'm NervousMouse.

I'm only 17 weeks but I really do look about 6 months, joys of a second baby I guess

Will try to push DH off the PC tonight so I can join facebook too..

I've updated my entry on the list:

florrieandme DC2 26/01/2009
laidback DC4 27/01/2009 (age 34, North Devon)
nkweto DC2 30/01/2009 (age 34, West London)
oooggs DC4 30/01/2009 (age 34, Cornwall)
MamaGoose DC3 30/01/2009 (age 32, Spain)
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)
Supersteph DC2 01/02/2009 (age 24, Torbay)
jenandbean DC2 02/02/2009
ruthmollymummy 02/02/2009
Tummytrouble 03/02/2009
jamescagney 03/02/2009 (aged 33,Clare, Rep of Ireland)
Pregnantpopcornprincess DC3 04/02/2009 (pregnant with twins)(age 31, West Sussex)
MsLucy Boy 04/02/2009 (age 38, North London)
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)
Jelliebelly DC2 06/02/2009 (age 37)
Swampster (HasAWarmFuzzy) 06/02/08 (age 40, south London)
Guitargirl DC2 07/02/2009
Aila DC2 07/02/2009
Littlemissnorty DC2 08/02/09 (age 39, Kent)
Biscuitytrousers 08/02/2009 (age 31, Thames Ditton)
MarkStretch DC2 07/02/2009 (age 29, Norfolk)
KT1983 09/02/2009
Tinasan DC2 09/02/2009
Herbgarden 09-11/02/09 (age 38 Berkshire)
Ewemoo 07/02/2009
Singingintherain DC3 10/02/2009
KazzaL DC2 10/02/2009 approx (age 34, Ciren, Gloucs)
littleboyblue DC2 due early-mid Feb (age 27, Surrey)
Jenniferturkington DC2 11/02/2009
thehouseofmirth DC2 11/02/09 (age 38, Wimbledon)
Clarabumps DC2 12/02/2009 (age 27, Glasgow)
BumpVLump 12/02/09 (age 29, Surrey)
Louisebunny 13-15/02/09
Mapleleaf 13/02/2009 (age 38, Cambridge)
Nadssss 13/2/9 (age 29, living w. london)
Jelliebaby DC2 14/02/2009 (AGE 29, Cheshire)
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)
MrsThreads DC1 16/02/2009 (age 36, Cheshire)
shubiedoo DC3 17/02/2009 (age 37, Canada)
Pluto DC2 18/02/09 (age 38, Kent)
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)
Dinkystinky 19/2/09 (age 31, London)
DizzyBrummie DC2 17/02/2009 (age 36, Berks)
Rachrox DC3 20/02/2009 (age 28, Glos also!)
Calico1 DC2 21/02/2009 (age 40, West Herts)
Mentalpup DC2 21/02/09 (age 30, Glos)
Rosieposey DC4 21/02/09 (age 36, Wilts)
Winemakesmummyclever 23/0/09 (age 34, Lancs)
Neeerly3 DC3 23/02/09 (age 31, Mansfield)
LardyBump 24/02/09
Spottyshoes DC2 24/02/09 (aged 28)
Chilledmama DC2 25/02/2009 (age 31, Hampshire
Nellstar TBC
zikel DC2 TBC (23, Coventry)
Cocodrillo DC3 26/02/2009 (age 34, south london)
MrsBick DC2 26/02/2009 (Age 25, living in Surrey)
charlie7 DC2 28/02/2009 (Age 33, living in the Inner Hebrides)
dd1ofcolandgerry DC2 25/02/2009
theSuburbanDryad DC2 (age 26, living in South Bucks)
Babyignoramus DC1 27/02/2009 (age 27, Brighton)
Blinamouse
Elkiedee
Questionkid DC1 3/2/09 (age 33, living in Wallington, Surrey)
mrsy first baby due 22/02/09 (24, Maidstone, Kent)

I am telling the truth about the jaffa cakes.

thanks for accepting me re. facebook - how do i put up my nickname under my real name?