Due April 2009: Episode 18 - Mumble gets married and we have triplets and twins here!!

[PuzzleRocks]

Let the ramblings commence.

Hello! I love the internet!
a. because of all you lovely people, obviously;
b. because some clothes shopping arrived yesterday and I have something to wear at last and only one thing (out of 4) doesn't fit.

I know this is horribly superficial but I was background-worried-fairly-seriously about standing up looking like a terrible fat scruff to sing at friend's funeral (disrespectful, apart from anything).
(Lulu, you might have missed it because I answered your question on the dog end of the other thread: I am going to sing a version of The Lark In the Clear Air with some slightly tweaked lyrics - more affectionate than lovey - his Mrs didn't want anything too appallingly sad)

I had a dream that I went to a party and took some party sweets and felt so guilty that I had somehow managed to forget about the baby and was filled with dread at what I might have done to him. Then I woke up and realised that it wasn't true and was flooded with relief.

Oh Auld that is awful news. You are having a terrible time.

But you never know what is around the corner. A friend of ours recently lost his job (just before Christmas and 2 weeks before their DC3 was due) and has just started in a new and even better job than he was in before. The up-side was that he got to spend some really precious time with his family while number 3 was tiny.

Thanks purplemonkey.
I was OK last night, as I was focusing on trying too convince DH that he's not a total waste of space and that all would be well. After a sleepness night, I am now really cracking up. He made me promise not to tell anyone so I am fighting my urge to call a friend. Hence my long post on heren where I reckon no one knows me.

Need to pull myself together in the next half hour before I go and get DS home for lunch.

Brettgirl, I haven't had any leakage, didn't have any last time, but had so much milk it was crazy.

Sorry, slow typing through tears... Thanks for all your support.

Oh that's lovely gingersarah. Glad you found something. I have been wondering. It's a tricky thing to decide on - finding something uplifting and not overly sad while still being appropriate.

My mother chose All Thih

virtual egg rolls with runny yolks for all ! loving barberellys news!

((((((((((((((((((((((auld))))))))))))))))))))))))))

fucks sake, that's so so frustrating.

i so understand how difficult it is to think positive and feel optimistic and strong when there's so much change on the cards. i'm so sorry you have to cope with it all too

but maybe just maybe it's because you aren't on the right path, and there's the perfect job for your hubby just about to be advertised that he wouldn't have noticed otherwise, when you can live where it suits you both and he doesn't work for a domineering old git?

i completely understand if the above paragraph doesn't touch you today. have a good weep and a good walk and keep on keeping on lovely xxx

Good morning all

Still no sodding HIP form. I'm going to phone BIL and see if he can find one floating round his hospital. They don't seem to have reached this neck of the woods.

Purplemonkey - Congrats on winning the lego comp.

Purlease - That's great news about yor LO's position. And the snazzy new birthing unit.

Kitty - Mum's need a gentle reminder that things have changed a great deal since they had us. Just arm yourself with evidence of why your way is best. I'm sure she will be too wrapped up in the excitement of her nw grandchild to argue.

BB - PVC double glazing? You'll understand if I stop talking to you of course?
We have uPVC too, maybe we should start a support group.

Schulte - I love your MIL's post-natal picnic. I wish I had a MIL, from what I have heard she would have been a great one too.

FreshHell - Good to hear from you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too.

Springy - OMG Blindfolding your baby!!!!!!!! Who the hell is your HV, Rose West?
Blindfolds are for Mummy, not baby.

Pintofstella - Hi there, another homebirth hopeful. Would you like to join our buddy system?

Sorry DD posted before I finished

My mother choise All Things Bright and Beautiful for my grandfather's funeral and it sounded absolutely awful. I think in her grief she couldn't really think straight.

Sorry to hear your bad news, auld. With no sleep and no one irl to talk to, I am not surprised you are shredding. Try not to think yourself round in circles today - you can't find solutions to things in one day so please don't analyse and "if... then" all day (as I would - easier said than done).

also, don't worry about your ds's schooling. He is very young and anything he actually needs to learn you can teach him. I know it is hard for you and him if he actively hates school, but in that case you can just take him out.

And great news about Barbarella's babies. That is lovely.

I've got to go out and sort out housey stuff now. Catch up later.

Auld - my husband has been made redundant a couple of times and he was exactly the same the first time, feeling like a loser etc. Your DH with a new baby on the way will feel worse because of that. The second time he was far more philosophical about it. Can you talk to a friend who he doesn't know very well because I expect he's trying to avoid the questionning/pity that he may get from some. If he doesn't know them then it won't matter as much. I know I found it really upsetting that my DH would even think that about himself (as less of a loser it would be difficult to meet).

I'm ignoring the hospital bag posts. I'll be gutted if I have to transfer in.

Trista - How wonderful of your nursery. You must be relieved.
Tea and toast? I had to beg three times for a glass of water. Post natal ward care was abysmal.

Bronze - REMEMBER YOUR RASPBERRY LEAF TEA

BB - How's the thigh today?

Auld - That place is gorgeous. I am extremely jealous.

Springy - I need to wash after reading that 'goatse' post. I'm fairly confident I can resist googling. Fairly....

MrsFossil - Fantastic news from Barb. Thank goodness she is on the mend and mum and babies are all together.

Springy - I must go and look at the bathroom cabinet thread. There was another one a while back where the OP admitted to lurking in the school cloakroom and checking her child's classmates lunchboxes. She was savaged by others, not least for claiming she provided a superior lunch.

AuldAlliance: So sorry to hear what you're going through. Do hope everything works out. Certainly not the time you need this kind of thing to happen (((hugs)))

PuzzleRocks: I'm not doing anything of a hospital bag. Didn't with either of my previous children, tho ended up with a rushed throw together for my first one when they convinced me to go into hospital for induction. Hadn't planned anything to happen like that! lol Anyway, hopefully won't happen this time either - tho I keep having worries/panics this baby will come early! duh

Puzzle thigh is tender but ok - limping not quite so bad!!

Lauren - Poor you, I hope you feel better soon. I'm having really freaky dreams too.

Ju - I'm at you putting a grin on your spacehoppers face.

Springy - Thanks for the anal beginners kit link.
PR's to do list for Tuesday...
Buy RLT.
Launder baby clothes
Nip to Barclays
Break anal barrier

What is a bathroom cabinet thread?

the bathroom cabinet thread

Brettgirl - I lost 16lbs after deliverng DD. She was a good size though. Plus I had bad fluid retention and the placenta was a whopper.

BB - The marathon? Impressive. My parents used to do it very year. I think they were a bit disspointed that none of their children every had any interest (being of sound mind and all that ).

Frekkles - I want a morning like that. Did you come to any conclusions about your due date yet?

Updated with Barb's little ones beautiful names.

The baby list...
20 Feb: Glaskham: RUBY MARIE, 4lb 3oz
04 Mar: Barbarella: ESTELLA, ROSANNA, OTIS
05 Mar: Kazkiss: ISABELLE FLORENCE 4lb & OLIVER THOMAS 3lb 8oz

Still yet to hatch...
29 Mar : WhatFreshHell, DS 2.4 born on Easter Sunday
30 Mar : BabyBolat: 1st timer
01 Apr : Rachelinscotland: DD 3 years, and DS 2 years in March
01 Apr : Juwesm: 1st timer
01 Apr : Chickenbalti: DS 4 years DD 17 months
02 Apr : BoffinMum: BOY! dd(21) ds(10) ds(7)
02 Apr : MathsMummy27: GIRL! DD 3 years
03 Apr : skiingone: DC1
03 Apr : purlease: 1 m/c, 1 DD 3 years
03 Apr : Kalikaroo: SURPRISE! (28), 1st timer, lives in Scandinavia (but too shy to say where!)
04 Apr : Bleuravin
04 Apr : Bumpalump
04 Apr : babypringle: 1 DS 2yrs 1 month
06 Apr : ToastnHoney: first timer
06 Apr : Mummyontherun: DD 22 months
06 Apr : pintofstella: DS 5.7
08 Apr : LuLuBai: 1 DD born 02 Apr 07
09 Apr : Oddeyes (30): GIRL! DS 17 mths, 1 mc. London
09 Apr : Minush
10 Apr : hopeful1
10 Apr : mrsfossil: 1 DS 6.5
11 Apr : Bubbaluv: 1 DS 1yo
11 Apr : SpringySunshine: BOY! 1st timer.
12 Apr : Brettgirl, 1st timer
12 Apr : Mumblemumhome4lunch (37, Swindon): DS will be 4 on 11th April, DD 2yrs and 1month
13 Apr : Dungungirl(30): BOY! 1 m/c, DS 4 years
14 Apr : AuldAlliance: DS3.8 BOY!
14 Apr : Woody2shoes: Second DS
15 Apr : claireykitten: GIRL! DS 12 months
15 Apr : electra
15 Apr : Sarahmum: DS 10yrs
16 Apr : tristaleejac(25): 1 ds, 3 years
17 Apr : Surprisenumber3(32): DS1 9 DSS 9 DS2 5 GIRL!
18 Apr : gingersarah: 1st baby
18 Apr : Lauren61
18 Apr : salbysea: (28) 1st timer
19 Apr : Kittycatisgettingfat (29) 1st timer
21 Apr : B52s: DS will be 2 and a quarter
21 Apr : Staryeyed
21 Apr : Schulte
22 Apr : PuzzleRocks: DD 22mths GIRL!
22 Apr : soon2befamilyof4 DD 13 months.
23 Apr : FatandFedup DC3
24 Apr : conkertree (27): DS 17 months
24 Apr : Bronze (Gawain) - 4th DC
24 Apr : Frekkles
25 Apr : Swaliswan: DD 17 months
27 Apr : Bicnod
27 Apr : Carameli
27 Apr : ilovesummer 3rd dc
27 Apr : purplemonkeydishwasher DS 3yo
30 Apr : Nutty Taff (27) DD nearly 5 GIRL!

Oh shit Auld, I only just read your later post. I'm so sorry. I wish I had something useful to say.

Hope this works today...having trouble with MN lately on my computer...
Just checking in busy busy busy here trying to clean and work on website design as I paint nursery walls..
Hope everyone is doing really well and aches and pains have mysteriously (but happily)disappeared. Mumble hope wedding was lovely.

Sprite is being very active -even more than usual- and I keep having BH which slide down my back then roll to the front and stop in the nether regions. Some have been quite sharp and make me cry out a bit. DH says I've been whimpering a lot in my sleep which I think is caused by them too.
No news on Dhs job front... everyone is being standoffish suddenly...
stress stress stress
-And I'm off! hugs to everyone!

Brettgirl - cabinet thread

Auld, poor you, that is so utterly shit. I would second what Lulu says though, because that also happened to a friend of mine. He got three months off with his new baby and then got a much better job in an area he really liked. I also got laid off in 2006 so they could hire someone cheaper, and ended up with a much better role and paid a lot more. So sometimes it has a way of working out. Plus I won the tribunal. That's not much comfort at the time though.

Can you register DS for more than one school, or is it like here where they are very strict about admissions?

If you would like a phone moan I am happy to ring you in France. Just email me at the boffinmum at hotmail dot co dot uk account or my uni one if you want to do this, and let me know your number.

Auld, have just emailed you off list. xx