Morning ladies
This post moves so fast! Sorry that this is sooo long, but so much to respond to!
Bigcar - agree re that article on signing and how it really seemed to indicate that the socio economic group from which you come (rather than any signing you did) determines how well you communicate. However, it does sound like a good idea and nice to hear that so many people do it and find it useful. Imagine it really helps decipher those gurgles that actually mean ?I really fancy a biscuit around about now?.
Ermintrude - my bump bangs about constantly, plus I have had that tightening that you mentioned. Thanks for explaining it! Like you, mine is esp active late at night and first thing in the morning. Poor DH got kicked in the head three times the other night when he had his head on my lap! Agree that some people are oddly eager to tell you the most gruesome labour stories. How fun to see your bump move! Mine just kicks like a ninja and no one knows how violent she really is.
Daisy5 - we have no names decided yet. I have a v looong ?shortlist?, but DH not keen on my names ie Aurelia, Elara, Lavinia. Although he likes Amelie (I am aiming for Emilie instead), so we shall see... I can?t believe you don?t feel pregnant . I am having a dream run, but def feel bigger, slower and am starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. Which is my excuse to buy a back massager thing, which hopefully I can also put in the cot/bouncer (think Samantha from SATC w that machine she used when babysitting Brady!). Love that you got the foxy heels out, mine aren't staying on the shoe rack either!
Lauraloo - very nice outcome on the annual leave leading to maternity leave! Although sorry to hear you spent the weekend sick.
Doris - thanks for the tip on hypnobirthing CDs, I am going to get some! Am a bit nervous about labour (although that thread you sent, Tee is hilarious ? loved it!!) and think that those CDs, coupled w a birthplan (give me gas, air and epidural) and a doula should mean we are well prepared. Although I hear all plans go out the window anyway and what will be will be! Enjoy the car shopping ? v exciting, and I love the new car smell.
MrsMcJnr - good to hear that there was a useful family business meeting, although ideally there would also be more comfort for you. Have my fingers crossed it makes more money soon ? think all businesses are in the same boat right now. Thanks for the Kiddicare endorsement, too ? its settled it for me. Aaliyah is a lovely name ? lyrical.
Juicy - I sure did find some bargains on Blooming Marvellous, they have some adorable things! Am really looking forward to them arriving. Although shouldn?t buy too much yet as we need to move to a bigger flat soon (oh, the joys). V sorry to hear about your grandparents having to move to a nursing home. You must be feeling v sad and drained.
Questions - as my ?pram of the week? is Phil & Teds sport, I will just get whatever car seats fits that ? think its a Maxicosi. In case this helps, the John Lewis man said Maxicosi is ?better? than Britax as they go well beyond the safety standards required, whereas Britax don?t go much beyond at all.
llynnn - potty training while pregnant ? you deserve chocolate, and lots of it!
June2009 - the French recommendations re weight are so funny! A French friend told me that once you have had a baby in France, you get a dietician for a year afterwards, and that dieting is recommended asap following the baby. No pressure, then! I am going to the babyshow on Friday 27 Feb, so if you are going that day how about meeting up? I have a list of what I need and am plodding through. Am trying to only buy what I need (ie gorgeous clothes and accessories) and ditch the optionals (ie moses basket). My hospital bag will have to contain food for DH will be scarier than me in labour if he misses a meal!
LittleSarah - your MIL does sound quite special!
Sweet - hello! You sound v busy w decorating, hope you don?t get SPD and can relax a bit.
Ineed - congratulations on having a little boy!! How gorgeous that your DS will have a little brother. We also have friends who can?t have children, and its tearing them apart. Heart breaking and unfair.
Tee - hope you feel better soon!
Am thinking of buying a baby journal/book to record the first special moments for our little bump. Anyone else doing that? Mum told me I should as the memories fade and you can?t recall who did what when.
Better run and start the house hunting. God help me!