Due October 2009 - Feeling better and feeling baby!

[princessmel]

I have started the new thread

I'm still an in-sy. Hoping it will stay that way as I don't like the idea of it being visible through my clothes.....

HC - I really like that pram and I would definitely choose it. Unfortunately, DH has decided that he's the authority on prams () so nothing I say holds any weight. He's very keen on a Phil & Teds. I'm.........OK about that, but I think the one you've chosen is much prettier. I think he would feel more manly pushing the P&T around - the Silver Cross might be a bit of a challenge to his masculinity!

We're off to visit my brother in Leeds at the weekend, and he wants to take us to Babies R Us which is nearby. So we can have a good argument about it then.

Morning all!

Belly button half and half, but pops out if I push the belly in around it. Its come a long way already coz its usually really deep.

I use rennie chewy tablets for indigestion coz I hate anything chalky. I did buy the fruit ones in desparation but had a massive reaction to the colourings!

Will be reusing my quinny Zapp with this one, am hoping that dd won't object to not having a pushchair anymore. Not that she uses it that often coz shes a pretty good walker really. I can always borrow a double from friends for the odd occasion it'll be necessary. (fingers crossed)

I thought it was the top number with BP, but that they were only bothered if it was over 140 a few times in a row. Mines gone up from 118 to 131 but its normal for it to go up during pregnancy. Anyway, my thinking is that if they're not bothered, and I feel fine, then I'm not bothered either!

fidelma - your cottages are lovely!

Lovely cottages Fidelma.

Just back from our scan. Baby was lying face down so we didn't get any good photos, but it's good to know that everything looks ok. We don't know if we're having a boy or a girl - decided to leave it as a surprise!

Princess....for the love of god PLEASE....what are you having???? LOL...its just as bad as not knowing what you are having yourself! LOL

HC i love the pram its great! Not sure if we should get a new one or just stick to our travel system, its going to be snowing here for most of the winter, so dont know what would be best....any thoughts????

My belly button never popped out the last time, nor did i get any milk leakage, dont think it will happen this time either.

Im living on Gaviscon advange liquid, have been for months. It tastes crap! but it does the job, if i feel to sick to take it, i then turn to the gaviscon tablets.

Im finding it really hard to get up & down the stairs now, does anyone else have this problem? I have to sit down as im so out of breath. This is not the easy joyful pregnancy i had the first time round....but im not complaining...to scared to do that!!!

Hi to the new mums-to-be!!! hope you doing well! Hi to everyone else!!!

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Fidelma, what lovely cottages, and what a great idea for a business - have you been doing it long?

Mossop, glad that everything went well for your scan. My little munchkin was lying face down too, but the guy moved the probe around to under the other side of the bump and we managed to get a couple of decent head shots too. Quite like the one we have of him on his tummy though, shows how laid-back he'll be (one hopes!).

I'm happy that so many of you are taking Rennies. I can't stand Gaviscon liquid, but I wasn't sure if Rennies were OK.

LittlePea, stairs, yes! climbed ours whilst on the phone chatting to my Dad yesterday and I was very puffy (worried him a bit I think!). Doesn't really bother me though, plenty of time for me to sit and rest before the baby pops out!

Going on Holiday in 9 days......so excited, tra la la!

Congrats on the scan Mossop!

Has anyone else had spotting/discharge in their pregnancy? I did have a few episodes in my last pregnancy but everything was fine and had a good birth etc - no problems. It's just that I have had some yesterday and today (literally a tiny bit) but can't help pbut worry.

BTW - I opened the envelope but have not told DH yet, should I tell him or just keep it a surprise for him and pretend I haven't seen?

We are going away next week and not sure if I should see a midwife re this very small amount of discharge before I go?

Littleblessing-I would ring the MW just to put your mind at rest before you go. Re the sex of your baby-you need to tell us then pretend to DH that you haven't opened the envelope.

Mossop-great news about your scan.

littlepea-as you have only used your pram once then I would reuse it. I am out of breath all the time and as I am permanently congested it makes it worse.

HC
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HC i think i will just use the pram i have, silly to get a new one. It has been all the world with us! Im always blocked up too, at night it gets worse & i cant sleep as i cant breath with blocked nose! House work is a pain, im always having to sit down and rest.

LittleBlessing...if your DH didnt want you to open the letter, then i wouldnt tell him. Or just tell him you have looked and let him decide for himself ...What are you having??? LOL....I also do agree with HC, phone your MW just to put your mind at rest, at least while you are on holiday, and if it happens, you wont panic as you have talked to her.

Hope everyone is feeling ok.

I had a migrane today. Totally bizarre as not had one for ages! Had to come home early from work and have taken up residence on the sofa.

Anyone else had headaches?

Thanks for all the feed back on the cottages.

Well dance show now over all went well.I was jumping around at the side of the stage like a loony!!(i wore a big scarf to cover boobs and bump)my pelvic floor must be all right.Shame about the piles.My feet are killing me (I guess i should not of worn kitten heels.One has to try!I am now going to try and take it easy.Lovely nursery catalouge in my country living www.jillnortham.co.uk but expensive.I am hoping that they will have a half price sale after the summer.

Sleep tight x

hc re cottages not being treated well I am very chilled they are meant to be used and enjoyed.Most people do not reck them.We have 3 children so we are realistic.Everything can be washed and thank goodness for cleaners!

HalfMum.....yes headaches can get bad, i get one every other week. Just rest & hope it clears up soon.

Fidelma....do you own all the cottages? They look great!

Morning, well we are having a little girl. O told DH that I had looked in the envelope and he decided he wanted to. I think he is a bit gutted that the surprise has been spoilt but I know I made the right decision for me. We are going to keep it a secret from everyone else and pretend we don't know so that they can all enjoy the surprise.

Thanks for the advice, I think I will call the midwife this morning. Hope you are all well. Enjoy your Friday

welcome mossop and LittleBlessing

sammysam My friends pool was this one: madeinwater.co.uk/pool.html - its actually £65 and you can pay up to £104 if you include all the useful bits like pumps and tap fixings which seems sensible.

Really trying not to get too fixated on how much I'd like a home water birth just in case the last scan indicates a c-section is a must.

HC Nice pram! I'm completely dithering on any form of transport for junior other than an Ergo Carrier sling and seat on rear of bicycle. I sort of see pushchairs the same way I see cars - something I can manage without (never had a car). Again, I think I may just have my head up my arse in the clouds, but don't fancy being one of those women who stand looking really stuck at the bottom of the stairs in a tube station with a pushchair waiting for someone to help them.
mmmm steak!

LittleMissBliss Sorry to hear about your DS, hope it's just a phase, sounds so frustrating.
Also feeling super tired lately - can't sleep well (massive boobs + bump + hayfever + randomly chatty DH)

SassJ Belly button - cresting, will it go the whole way?!

HappyTangerine Vesuvius; how amazing! No time to hike it when in Naples (although did admire it from Pompei and Herculaneam). Did hike Etna though later on the holiday, only a few weeks after it last erupted - was darn hot underfoot

fidelma the cottages are gorgeous! I love the tiling in the Furze house, lovely! I wish I had the time and money to visit this year, but have book marked them as a destination for the future

Completely embarrased myself on the tube yesterday. Too tired to walk the 1hr20min into work (having walked to and from the day before) and my tube line was one of the few to break the strike. Had to wait 20mins on a crowded platform before it turned up, full to bursting. Luckily someone came off and I tried to squeeze in and some man said 'don't push!' and elbowed me really hard in the side. Held it together for 1 stop before bursting into tears and then when I blew my nose had quite a nosebleed. Heh lots of people looking quite vexed, businessmen standing up to let me sit, people passing me tissues. Needless to say, despite being tired I walked home again .

good morning to everyone - lovely to see some new posters

i need to read the thread and catch up with everyones' news

back later

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Litttleblessing-that is lovely news and DH will come round to knowing I'm sure.

Am feeling quite poorly at the moment and have a headache which just won't go.

Big wave to all!

HC
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HC - how is your headache?

i have been getting them on and off and i woke up with a storming one today which i couldn't shake off ...

feel hungover (which, sadly, i am not!)

I too have suffered with really bad headaches this pregnancy - didn't at all with DS. Although they seem to have stopped being so frequent now - just wanted to say you are not alone!

Hello all - my last post before 2 glorious weeks in Italy . Haven't stopped ironing today, so much to do! Am also one of these people that likes house to be immmaculate when I go away so loads of cleaning to do tomorrow-wish I could be more chilled out. Feeling great apart from stretching cramps and some nosebleeds. Looking forward to getting away from the daily UK swine flu updates, Panicky riends/acquintances keep saying "I'm so glad I'M not pregnant with this serious pandemic going around. Yeah, thanks for that.

I want to come back and see the Banksy exhibition in Bristol, can't believe they managed to keep it such a secret.

Calypso - poor you and what a horrible man on the tube. I was in London for 8 years and hated travelling by tube, esp on the strike days when its every man for himself. Shame on people for not giving up their seat earlier. I got whacked hard by a woman with a huge bag on the train the other week, she didn't even apologise. Someone finally gave up their seat for me (a woman)

Littleblessing congratulations on yor girl . Your DH will come round and is probably secretly excited already. We found out and aren't telling a soul either.

fidelma- gorgeous cottages, that must have taken you ages to set up. Wishing you evey success with them.

HC hope the migraine has gone, its doubly horrid when you can't take anything isn't it?

Have a good weekend everyone

HappyT I want to go to Italy . Have a fabulous time & tell us all about it when you get home!

calypsoflame what an arse on the tube - sadly not unusual though I imagine...Glad I don't live in London anymore - don't think I could handle the pace anymore - every time I go back I wonder what eveyone's rush is, and feel like such a bumpkin!

HC I've been having awful headaches all pregnancy once or twice a week - don't remember anything like it with DS...Haven't had any for couple of weeks now so maybe they'll pass for all of us getting them soon.

LittleB your DH will get over it soon enough- you did the right thing if it's what you needed to do.

Have a lovely weekend everyone

Littleblessing Congratulations on your little girl!

Calypso God what a stressful journey, you must be super fit, i think a walk that far after working all day would really tire me out. Especially without a buggy, i'm much better walker with a buggy!

Well ds is eating as we speak some lemon chicken from the Chinese, DP has got a takeaway as i'm off for a meal with the girls at 7.30. I'm not sure if it's because it's something different or that he's eating an hour later but it has been very stress free!

Well better dash!

LB congrats on your little girl.

I have had headaches but they have eased in the last couple of weeks.Hope you are all coping with them.Sometimes I think I get them if I am dehydrated.

littlepeathe cottages aren't all ours now but DH did build them.All have been deralict. old house,farm houses and steading.

Yes we are crazy property developers.DH loves old buildings and is happiest when turning them around.All our children spot ruins as we drive around the country thinking that Daddy can turn it into something great.

happyT have a great holiday I will be thinking about you

Hello all

HappyT have a great holiday, Italy is def somewhere we want to go one day.

Conrats on your baby girl littleblessing. I know what your dh means about feeling disappointed that you found out the sex, I felt the same. But I think it will be better in the end so the dc's can prepare. Also I can get my head round the news too!

I had a headache last night. Spoilt my evening a bit. We had had a nice day, even though ds was off school. He'd been sick the night before but was pretty ok yesterday. We'd planted tomato plants and done some weeding and the children had been on their bikes up and down the road. Unfortunatly they rode through dog poo and I had to clean it out with a stick and hot water Gross! Anyway, I had a nice bath in the evening and had a yummy curry with dh, then my headache spoiled it! I seem to get one most weeks.

fidelma those cottages are FAB! My dh would love to do something like that. But sadly you need ££££ for that!!

HC great pram
I'd LOVE a new pram but we can't justify buying a new one. We have a M+P Pliko from ds (so over 6 years old) but it's not in bad condition really. I used it for ds till he was 2 then we had a Mclaren. Used M+P for dd with the Mclaren, then when that died we got a Zapp.
So this one will have the M+P and the Zapp.

Littlepea72 LOLOL!!! I will tell you, not sure why I'm not. It's just we have only told immediate family in RL so far. Still getting used to knowing!!! We weren't planning on finding out.

Off to sil 30th bbq today, looks nice weather. Have a christening tomorrow so a busy , fun weekend

Hope you are all well.

How could I forget........SCAN PICS ON PROFILE.