Due April 2009: Episode 16 - BB's magical cervix dust prevents birthing. But Barbarellys Babies are here !

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here, that was close

perineum talk...uurrghh ....

must say didn't go anywhere near it with first DS and was absolutely fine, so am not planning to go tinkering with it this time!!!!

I'm back from the midwife. All is well with me and baby. I have strict instructions on when to go into hospital though and been told to not hesitate.

As for my cervix, I can feel it but I am sure that it will get lower and more accessible IYSWIM. It seems to be getting shorter and a lot softer but I think that it has a little way to go yet (not that I've checked it today after last nights performance ). It does appear to be quite 'open' though. I thought that it would feel considerably more closed like it used to when we were TTC. I'm sure that I could get two fingers quite comfortably into it if I really wanted to start poking around. I'm a bit scared that I'll break my waters if I do that though!

Has everyone gone for an afternoon nap or are you all off checking your cervix?

Hi SS - I'm here! Alternating between gmail and kiddicare, shopping for more stuff... I do love the internet...

want a cup of virtual tea?

Oooooooooo, a cup of tea. Now you're talking! I have a packet of minstrels here that we could share as well.

I'm just going to go and grab a cheese sandwich. Back in a mo...

Oh yawn - nap. Could do with one of those. I am still here although mumsnet keeps crashing on me, so I've been busy scouring the internet for kitchen worksurfaces instead.

Kitty - Kiddicare sounds more fun than builder's merchants. What are you buying? I think I need another bouncy seat. Also a changing mat.

Just making a cup of real tea I have been in the attic and got all the baby stuff down. Can't believe how much there is! First load is in the washing machine now - mainly muslins really hope this one is not a sicky baby.

I also found some of those horrible paper pants - never used them first time round so hopefully I can resist the urge this time too

Must be time to watch a DVD now! Oh isn't maternity leave lovely... [skips away singing and whistling]

Just making a cup of real tea I have been in the attic and got all the baby stuff down. Can't believe how much there is! First load is in the washing machine now - mainly muslins really hope this one is not a sicky baby.

I also found some of those horrible paper pants - never used them first time round so hopefully I can resist the urge this time too

Must be time to watch a DVD now! Oh isn't maternity leave lovely... [skips away singing and whistling]

Sorry for double post, I didn't click twice, I swear!

Lulu - i got one of these and one of these and one of these

I love the internet!!!

I need to order DD a new carseat from Kiddicare. I was supposed to be sorting out all of the baby stuff today but instead have been resting. I really should wash up the breakfast things in a minute though

Can't believe how expensive some of those bouncy seats were... £100??? hectic!!

Juwesm - That's interesting. Were your friends offered the c.sections on the NHS? I was 6stone 13lbs before getting pregnant with DD who was predicted to very large (was actually 8lb 8.5ozs) and no one suggested any such thing to me. Not that I would have wanted a section.

BB - I agree there is no point deciding now, you never know what is round the corner. I do feel a sense of urgency though because i'm 32 this year and wouldn't like to make assumptions about my fertility in years to come.

Surprise - Just 10lbs , i've put on 36lbs so far

Carameli - Good to hear from you. Will you be joining our buddy system?

I'm also watching a BPIAB on ebay...

Ooooooooooh Kitty - your bouncy chair is perfect. And change out of a tenner too.

I have to say that IMHO it is worth paying about £20-£25 for a bouncy seat with vibrations. Sometimes it was the only place that DD would calm down and go to sleep. She was a very sicky, colicky baby though.

Yeah Lulu it is cheap & cheerful and won't take up much space - I hope!!! I'm really looking forward to getting that rug too, it will be fab for lining the pram / playing on the floor, general snuggling... Yay!

Oh and I bought some more muslins as well - apparently you can never have too many of those...

Swaliswan - that sounds horrible, poor you!
can I have a bite of your cheese sandwich please?

Grrr - Kiddicare crashed on me. I blame the laptop.

Puzzle - that is teeny weeny. How tall are you?

re. number 3 I think it's worth waiting to see how you get on with 2. I quite like the idea of 3 too (like you I've always pictured girl,girl,boy for no particular reason). Several of my friends are in-production with number 3 at the moment which is making me extra broody. But I keep reminding myself I have lots of time (and I'm older - 34). Two may actually feel like plenty, but if I really , really want another then why shouldn't 3 kids share a room? You used to get huge families of 13 or whatever sharing tiny 2 bed terraces.

Yup Kitty - muslins are invaluable for so many things.

Yes, KittyCat, you can have some cheese sandwich.

Anyone want some minstrels?

Baby has hiccups. I think that minstrels will help ease them

I can't imagine 13 people sharing a 2 bed terrace... it's bad enough being in a 1 bed FLAT with a newborn - never mind extended family as well!!!

MMM Minstrels are a good idea too... i think I'd better go to the shops a bit later - we have NOTHING exciting in our house to eat at all!!

Minstrels are on offer in Sainsburys atm