Due December 09 - Fluttering Tums and Excited Mums...

[SarahL2]

New Thread before the old one fills up.

It was the health in pregnancy one I was thinking of which I think is £190?

What's the £500 one?

Do you mean the Sure Start Maternity Grant?

We're not eligible for that one. Pity, £500 would be great.

yes the sure start is the £500 i have never been eligible either but had nothing but bad luck which has out is in poo situations lol so at least we can get some help!

You can claim it up to 3 months after the birth, if that helps.

Yes I did mean the surestart one, shame you don't get it, it looks rather nice!

I filled out the forms for my Maternity Allowance (equivalent to maternity leave) today and that looks rather good too. It's rather profitable having a baby if you're self employed and officially a bit poor

god thats my next step as i am not entitled to the mat one from work as earn to little lol

seeing mw tomorrow morning so hoping i will get my form, as it is my 28 wk appt! them am WFH....so you might see me on here during the day!

Hi girls - just want to ask your opinion on something...

I'm going to a wedding in october, it's a small do in a local village, a young couple who are a bit (in their words) 'hippy' so won't be anyone in posh cocktail dresses or anything like that. Is it ok for me to wear a really nice black chiffon (maternity) floaty top BUT with a denim skirt and brown knee high boots?

I'm struggling to find something that I like but isn't expensive and as it'll only be worn the once. I'm thinking of wearing my knew mamasandpapas skirt and my smart brown boots BUT the skirt is denim and isn't denim a huge no-no for a wedding? I want to be comfortable but dont want to look like I haven't made an effort.

i wld not wear denim to a wedding personally but how about a maxi dress that way yo can weare comfy shoes? and no tight waistband etc

My gut feeling is no aswell but I'm so reluctant to spend money on something I know I'm only going to wear once and I've seen myself in a maxi dress and it really didnt suit me!

how about trousers?

Trousers or skirt, I know it just means spending money as I only have maternity jeans/combats. Looks like I'm going shopping tomorrow! I knew denim was a no no, just needed to hear it from someone else. DP said it would be ok but what do men know.

Hoorah!! I found you all heehee I am so slow at this mumsnet lark lol

I am in week 25 of pg and I'm due 21st Dec 09 and have ds 8 years old.

Been okay really throughout pg so far. Have bad sciatica, but been to pg yoga and tens machine came out this week. Baby is doing well, getting lots of kicks, and think I have been getting one or two braxton hicks...well similar to that anyway.

Good luck ladies I look forward to sharing stories etc

Welcome! I thought tens wasn't allowed until 37wks as it can trigger labour? My leaflet says if you want to you can test it on your wrist but only briefly.

Somewhere there is a list of names/dates so make sure you add yourself. xx

Oh I have never heard of that with the tens before I was using it with ds before 37 weeks (midwife recommendation) I will look it up though. Thanks

have got my health in pg form! Yippee! just seen mw, heard heartbeat etc, so all good.
at what point will this thread be full? do we need to set up a new one soon?
had better go and do some work anyway

You get approx 999 posts on a thread. We have a little while yet...

fatandiknowit - DC1, EDD 25th Nov - 1st Dec,
Flumpity - DC2, (DD 22 mths) - EDD 27th Nov - 1st Dec,
raggie - DC1, EDD 28th Nov N4 but soon OX4!
Anniebigpants- DC2, EDD 1st Dec ,SR5
Spaniel-DC2 (DD almost 4) EDD 1st Dec
Charleymouse DC4, (DD 4; DST2 2; DST1 Angel) - EDD 2nd Dec, S6, 17th July, D/K.
Kingsroadie - DC1, EDD 2nd Dec, SW5
4thtimelucky - DC1, EDD 3rd Dec,
sickbubby (DD 3) - EDD 3rd Dec - 6th Dec,
Catz - DC2, (DD 20 mths) - EDD 4th Dec,
Pumpkin20 - DC2, EDD 4th Dec,
sparklycheerymummy - (DD 7) EDD 28th Nov - 5th Dec,
BexJ78 - DC1, EDD 5th Dec, YO26
Moosy - DC3, (2 DDs, 3 1/2 and 2) - EDD 6th Dec,
Firawla - DC2, (DS 12 mths) - EDD 6th Dec,
Sleepychunky - DC2, (DS 22 mths) - EDD 7th Dec,
Claire236 - DC2, (DS 4) - EDD 7th Dec,
Boogeek - DC3, (2 DDs, 5 & 2 1/2) - EDD 7th Dec,
BubblesBump - DC1, EDD 8th Dec, W11
Legscrossed - DC1, EDD 9th Dec,
damnitdamnit - DC2, (DD 20 mths) - EDD 9th Dec,
HazeDB - DC1, EDD 9th Dec,
BlueChampagne-DC2 EDD 10th Dec
Beffnal - DC1, EDD 11th Dec,
JumpingJellyfish - DC3, (DS 4; DD 2) - EDD 11th Dec,
Fairywing - DC1, (mc Jan 08 )- EDD 11th Dec,
Baisey - DS is 2.5, EDD 11th Dec,
FlyingDuck - DC1, EDD 11th Dec,
Devongirl - DC2, (DS 2.5) - EDD 12th Dec, Mystery Gender!
Blackteaplease - DC1, EDD 13th Dec,
Whistlejacket DC3, (DS 9 mths; DS 3 years) - EDD 14th Dec,
Tillyscoutsmum - DC2, (DD 23 mths; DSD 5) - EDD 15th Dec - Boy !
Mybox - DC6 - EDD 15th Dec
Ravgirl - DC1, EDD 16th Dec,
Stigaloid - DC2, (DS 22 mths) - EDD 17th Dec,
Viktoriamac - DC1, EDD 18th Dec,
bumpsoon - DC3 (DS 15yrs, DD 7yrs) EDD 18 dec
Docket - DC3, EDD 20th Dec,
BexieID - DC2, (Tom 3) EDD 25th Dec,
PennyBenjamin - DC2, (DS 7 1/2 mths) - EDD 20th Dec,
Bump02 - DC2 (DS 8yrs) EDD 21st Dec
Becksworth - DC1, EDD 21st Dec,
missDiddles - DC1, EDD 21st Dec,
Biscuitsmustbedunkedintea - DC2, (DD 3.2) - EDD 21st Dec,
Scorpio - DC4, EDD 25th Dec,
Lollie77 - DC2, (DC1- Angel baby) - EDD 22nd Dec,
Noodleboo - DC3, EDD 22nd Dec, RH19,
madmissy - DS1 3rd child, EDD 21st Dec,
cairnterrier - DC1, EDD 23rd Dec, NR4,
Harimad - DC2, (DS1 2.2) EDD 24-26th Dec, SE3,
JoseyM - DC1, EDD 25th Dec..eek!
MiapieMum - DC1, EDD 25th Dec,
Rookie81 - DC1, EDD 25th Dec,
Didov - DC3, (DS 3; DD 14 mths) EDD Dec 25th,
Ripcow - DC1+2(!!!), EDD Dec 25th, SG4, identical girls
1petshortofazoo - DC2, (DS 3) EDD 26th Dec, DN15,
LaDiDaDi - DC2, EDD 26th Dec,
BlameitontheBogey - DC2, EDD 26th Dec,
Madremia09 - EDD 26th Dec,
Milliemuffin - DC2, (DS 22 mths) EDD 27th Dec,
GoldenSnitch - DC2, (DS 2.9) EDD 27th Dec, MK14, Girl (DD1)
Alexpolismum - DC3, [DS 2; DD 10 mths] EDD 28th Dec,
Lolianja - DC2, (DS1 2 mths) - EDD 29th Dec,
jumblies - DC2, EDD 27th Dec,
LittleMonkeysMummy - DC2, (DD 14 mths) EDD 30th Dec. AB21,
Pinkjenny - DC2, (DD 2.3yo) EDD ELCS 29 Dec, boy, L31
MarlaSinger - DC2, (DS 18 mths) EDD 31st Dec

Oooh my DS1 is now 26 months (and counting!) and i am expecting a liitle girl! Don't know if that needs updating but very excited xx

fatandiknowit - DC1, EDD 25th Nov - 1st Dec,
Flumpity - DC2, (DD 22 mths) - EDD 27th Nov - 1st Dec,
raggie - DC1, EDD 28th Nov N4 but soon OX4!
Anniebigpants- DC2, EDD 1st Dec ,SR5
Spaniel-DC2 (DD almost 4) EDD 1st Dec
Charleymouse DC4, (DD 4; DST2 2; DST1 Angel) - EDD 2nd Dec, S6, 17th July, D/K.
Kingsroadie - DC1, EDD 2nd Dec, SW5, girl
4thtimelucky - DC1, EDD 3rd Dec,
sickbubby (DD 3) - EDD 3rd Dec - 6th Dec,
Catz - DC2, (DD 20 mths) - EDD 4th Dec,
Pumpkin20 - DC2, EDD 4th Dec,
sparklycheerymummy - (DD 7) EDD 28th Nov - 5th Dec,
BexJ78 - DC1, EDD 5th Dec, YO26
Moosy - DC3, (2 DDs, 3 1/2 and 2) - EDD 6th Dec,
Firawla - DC2, (DS 12 mths) - EDD 6th Dec,
Sleepychunky - DC2, (DS 22 mths) - EDD 7th Dec,
Claire236 - DC2, (DS 4) - EDD 7th Dec,
Boogeek - DC3, (2 DDs, 5 & 2 1/2) - EDD 7th Dec,
BubblesBump - DC1, EDD 8th Dec, W11
Legscrossed - DC1, EDD 9th Dec,
damnitdamnit - DC2, (DD 20 mths) - EDD 9th Dec,
HazeDB - DC1, EDD 9th Dec,
BlueChampagne-DC2 EDD 10th Dec
Beffnal - DC1, EDD 11th Dec,
JumpingJellyfish - DC3, (DS 4; DD 2) - EDD 11th Dec,
Fairywing - DC1, (mc Jan 08 )- EDD 11th Dec,
Baisey - DS is 2.5, EDD 11th Dec,
FlyingDuck - DC1, EDD 11th Dec,
Devongirl - DC2, (DS 2.5) - EDD 12th Dec, Mystery Gender!
Blackteaplease - DC1, EDD 13th Dec,
Whistlejacket DC3, (DS 9 mths; DS 3 years) - EDD 14th Dec,
Tillyscoutsmum - DC2, (DD 23 mths; DSD 5) - EDD 15th Dec - Boy !
Mybox - DC6 - EDD 15th Dec
Ravgirl - DC1, EDD 16th Dec,
Stigaloid - DC2, (DS 22 mths) - EDD 17th Dec,
Viktoriamac - DC1, EDD 18th Dec,
bumpsoon - DC3 (DS 15yrs, DD 7yrs) EDD 18 dec
Docket - DC3, EDD 20th Dec,
BexieID - DC2, (Tom 3) EDD 25th Dec,
PennyBenjamin - DC2, (DS 7 1/2 mths) - EDD 20th Dec,
Bump02 - DC2 (DS 8yrs) EDD 21st Dec
Becksworth - DC1, EDD 21st Dec,
missDiddles - DC1, EDD 21st Dec,
Biscuitsmustbedunkedintea - DC2, (DD 3.2) - EDD 21st Dec,
Scorpio - DC4, EDD 25th Dec,
Lollie77 - DC2, (DC1- Angel baby) - EDD 22nd Dec,
Noodleboo - DC3, EDD 22nd Dec, RH19,
madmissy - DS1 3rd child, EDD 21st Dec,
cairnterrier - DC1, EDD 23rd Dec, NR4,
Harimad - DC2, (DS1 2.2) EDD 24-26th Dec, SE3,
JoseyM - DC1, EDD 25th Dec..eek!
MiapieMum - DC1, EDD 25th Dec,
Rookie81 - DC1, EDD 25th Dec,
Didov - DC3, (DS 3; DD 14 mths) EDD Dec 25th,
Ripcow - DC1+2(!!!), EDD Dec 25th, SG4, identical girls
1petshortofazoo - DC2, (DS 3) EDD 26th Dec, DN15,
LaDiDaDi - DC2, EDD 26th Dec,
BlameitontheBogey - DC2, EDD 26th Dec,
Madremia09 - EDD 26th Dec,
Milliemuffin - DC2, (DS 22 mths) EDD 27th Dec,
GoldenSnitch - DC2, (DS 2.9) EDD 27th Dec, MK14, Girl (DD1)
Alexpolismum - DC3, [DS 2; DD 10 mths] EDD 28th Dec,
Lolianja - DC2, (DS1 2 mths) - EDD 29th Dec,
jumblies - DC2, EDD 27th Dec,
LittleMonkeysMummy - DC2, (DD 14 mths) EDD 30th Dec. AB21,
Pinkjenny - DC2, (DD 2.3yo) EDD ELCS 29 Dec, boy, L31
MarlaSinger - DC2, (DS 18 mths) EDD 31st Dec

Okay I have finally added girl to my name on the list - hope it works!

Is anyone suddenly feeling "properly" pregnant? I know that sounds a slightly odd thing to say at 28 + 2 but I suddenly feel bigger and more cumbersome. I think it's becuase my bump was (and still is I suppose) small, albeit measuring normal, and lots of people didn't realise I was pregnant until not very long ago so I could ignore it a bit! I have just started to feel like I am walking differently and that it's all geting a bit real now - I suppose that's 3rd trimester for me [smile[!

Sorry Stigaloid I couldn't find you on the list but now I have so here is further updated list with your girl on it:

fatandiknowit - DC1, EDD 25th Nov - 1st Dec,
Flumpity - DC2, (DD 22 mths) - EDD 27th Nov - 1st Dec,
raggie - DC1, EDD 28th Nov N4 but soon OX4!
Anniebigpants- DC2, EDD 1st Dec ,SR5
Spaniel-DC2 (DD almost 4) EDD 1st Dec
Charleymouse DC4, (DD 4; DST2 2; DST1 Angel) - EDD 2nd Dec, S6, 17th July, D/K.
Kingsroadie - DC1, EDD 2nd Dec, SW5, girl
4thtimelucky - DC1, EDD 3rd Dec,
sickbubby (DD 3) - EDD 3rd Dec - 6th Dec,
Catz - DC2, (DD 20 mths) - EDD 4th Dec,
Pumpkin20 - DC2, EDD 4th Dec,
sparklycheerymummy - (DD 7) EDD 28th Nov - 5th Dec,
BexJ78 - DC1, EDD 5th Dec, YO26
Moosy - DC3, (2 DDs, 3 1/2 and 2) - EDD 6th Dec,
Firawla - DC2, (DS 12 mths) - EDD 6th Dec,
Sleepychunky - DC2, (DS 22 mths) - EDD 7th Dec,
Claire236 - DC2, (DS 4) - EDD 7th Dec,
Boogeek - DC3, (2 DDs, 5 & 2 1/2) - EDD 7th Dec,
BubblesBump - DC1, EDD 8th Dec, W11
Legscrossed - DC1, EDD 9th Dec,
damnitdamnit - DC2, (DD 20 mths) - EDD 9th Dec,
HazeDB - DC1, EDD 9th Dec,
BlueChampagne-DC2 EDD 10th Dec
Beffnal - DC1, EDD 11th Dec,
JumpingJellyfish - DC3, (DS 4; DD 2) - EDD 11th Dec,
Fairywing - DC1, (mc Jan 08 )- EDD 11th Dec,
Baisey - DS is 2.5, EDD 11th Dec,
FlyingDuck - DC1, EDD 11th Dec,
Devongirl - DC2, (DS 2.5) - EDD 12th Dec, Mystery Gender!
Blackteaplease - DC1, EDD 13th Dec,
Whistlejacket DC3, (DS 9 mths; DS 3 years) - EDD 14th Dec,
Tillyscoutsmum - DC2, (DD 23 mths; DSD 5) - EDD 15th Dec - Boy !
Mybox - DC6 - EDD 15th Dec
Ravgirl - DC1, EDD 16th Dec,
Stigaloid - DC2, (DS 22 mths) - EDD 17th Dec, girl
Viktoriamac - DC1, EDD 18th Dec,
bumpsoon - DC3 (DS 15yrs, DD 7yrs) EDD 18 dec
Docket - DC3, EDD 20th Dec,
BexieID - DC2, (Tom 3) EDD 25th Dec,
PennyBenjamin - DC2, (DS 7 1/2 mths) - EDD 20th Dec,
Bump02 - DC2 (DS 8yrs) EDD 21st Dec
Becksworth - DC1, EDD 21st Dec,
missDiddles - DC1, EDD 21st Dec,
Biscuitsmustbedunkedintea - DC2, (DD 3.2) - EDD 21st Dec,
Scorpio - DC4, EDD 25th Dec,
Lollie77 - DC2, (DC1- Angel baby) - EDD 22nd Dec,
Noodleboo - DC3, EDD 22nd Dec, RH19,
madmissy - DS1 3rd child, EDD 21st Dec,
cairnterrier - DC1, EDD 23rd Dec, NR4,
Harimad - DC2, (DS1 2.2) EDD 24-26th Dec, SE3,
JoseyM - DC1, EDD 25th Dec..eek!
MiapieMum - DC1, EDD 25th Dec,
Rookie81 - DC1, EDD 25th Dec,
Didov - DC3, (DS 3; DD 14 mths) EDD Dec 25th,
Ripcow - DC1+2(!!!), EDD Dec 25th, SG4, identical girls
1petshortofazoo - DC2, (DS 3) EDD 26th Dec, DN15,
LaDiDaDi - DC2, EDD 26th Dec,
BlameitontheBogey - DC2, EDD 26th Dec,
Madremia09 - EDD 26th Dec,
Milliemuffin - DC2, (DS 22 mths) EDD 27th Dec,
GoldenSnitch - DC2, (DS 2.9) EDD 27th Dec, MK14, Girl (DD1)
Alexpolismum - DC3, [DS 2; DD 10 mths] EDD 28th Dec,
Lolianja - DC2, (DS1 2 mths) - EDD 29th Dec,
jumblies - DC2, EDD 27th Dec,
LittleMonkeysMummy - DC2, (DD 14 mths) EDD 30th Dec. AB21,
Pinkjenny - DC2, (DD 2.3yo) EDD ELCS 29 Dec, boy, L31
MarlaSinger - DC2, (DS 18 mths) EDD 31st Dec

Oh dear I ended up down the delivery suite last night till about 11pm
Honestly thought I was in labour. It was agony, apparantly its my ligaments and bones. I need to take regular paracetamol and take things very slowly.
I heard a total of 3 babies being brought into the world which was nice!

Oh Fibble Hope you feel better today. Take their advice and take it easy.

Am a tad jealous of you getting to hear some new ones arrive

hiya newbies!

bump02 we have same due date!

Hi girls, has anyone experienced a hardness across the bottom of their bump? Doesn't feel like a BH, could it be constipation even though I went yesterday? Been like it since I got up and is quite uncomfortable. Top of the bump is fine but the bottom feels hard and is hard to the touch.