Ooh I do love a club, thank you detsy I will happily sign up as the second almost-baldy! Did indeed have to look with a mirror but just felt so much better already! I do recall from my last go many years ago that sex was considerably more fun with less hair n the way - and it's been such a long time I almost feel keen to give it a go but I really don't want to do anything to bring this baby on early! Momi yes it did hurt but only in short bursts, more like an intense sting each time. But definitely bearable - even though being pregnant meant it hurt more due to general increased sensitivity. Am impressed that you're considering the strimmer I must say, I wouldn't be able to do it myself. At least when you're paying someone else to do it, you can't wuss out half way through whih is what happened last time I tried waxing my own legs...
Belgian glad to hear you had a good night last night. I hope you get another one tonight and feel more rested before Friday. About the doula, in the end I found one in fact - an American lady who coincidentally organises my local mum+baby coffee mornings. e talked everything through though and decided it probably wouldn't be that helpful for me to use her, as I really wanted someone who could deal with medical staff for me and be treated as a professional by them while 'representng' me (I really shut down in labour last time so am preparing myself to not have to speak to anyone!). Unfortunately my hospital would only accept her being present as my 'friend' and still address any questions etc to me. I also had a really good discussion with my phsio about it, who is part of the team and will be there, and as she is very understanding I gave up on the doula idea and am prepping dh to step in for m as much as possible. If I go for a home birth next time then I will definitely go with the doula though.
But what am I saying - 37.5 weeks pg and conteplating the next time??? Obviously there is some serious hormone-induced insanity going on here... especially as I'm with minimenace, very [envy ]at belgian's goats cheese and soft egg. I want the egg too! And sushi! And some Spanish ham and a selection of strong-smelling soft cheeses and and and.... oh my god I am actually drooling. Have been having that urge to get plastered too and it's been years! Right now would just LOVE a night off the whole pg and kids thing to go out and drink till dawn.
Also at those losing weight with bf. I didn't! Might have been because I was super healthy all the way through being pg with dd, and was so stunned by the appetite increase that I ended up eating way more cake than any sensible person should. Given that his time I've been eating cake non stop anyway, perhaps this time round I'll notice a difference .
Baby wriggling around just behind my belly button, most uncomfortable. Few big and non-comfy tightenings too - don't suppose making dinner will make them go away, but it won't make itself.