And the wagon just keeps on going, 5 babies left to arrive- who will go first????

[glaskham]

new thread....

Diege- but you know if you had a number 5 you'd want a number 6 as 5 would be an odd number...

right- off to play boom blox on the wii with DS for a bit!!

I was looking at O in the waiting room this afternoon and he just seems so like a little boy and not a proper baby. Great as he's now so much more interactive and able to amuse himself a bit and he is really smiley and cute most of the time (obviously I'm not biased ). It did get me thinking about ttc no2. I reckon DH won't entertain it until O is at least 18 months old but I'd be happy to start trying when he's about a year I think so you never know, if I get my way and it all works out there could be quite a few of us ttc together again!

Oh yes, had't thought about the odd numbers thing SES . Would be great if we were all ttc-ing together again, though there's only the teeniest chance I would be an active participant
Off to Post Office now to send some ebay stuff off (def the worst part of ebay) then to pick dd3 up from nursery.

Wooooooo Diege!!! I knew it!! There is nothing wrong with having another over the age of 40. Plus you don't look that old.

Just realised DH is off when we meet in York so I'm probably just going to bring DS2 as it will be much easier.

Kayz- it'd be much easier for you with just one of them!! Luckily Dh has that weekend off too so i'll be leaving the older Dc's with him- no way i was chancing bringing the lot of em!!

Yeah. They could go on the train or something. So I don't mind if anyone wants to go to Bettys as I won't have DS1 trying to destroy everything.

mmmmmmm betty's... though wouldn't it be a bit cramped still with all the babies that aren't big enough for a high chair?? i'll have ruby in her sling, but she can't sit in a highchair, she might still fit on the sofa bit though if we were lucky enough to get them seats again.

argh- got my second pervy scrabble player!! his opening message for me was 'why hello beautiful'.... haha!! why do i attract these freaks????

You should reply and pretend to be DH!!

He just said i was very beautiful and he wouldn't mind taking my portraits- promptly forfeited the game but my stats now have an extra loss!! gutted!!

Hey guys

I will possibly joining you in 'falling off the wagon' next year as I would like 2 year gaps if possible. It will depend on whether we can get a house etc.

Diege - I was told 3 months gap between c-section and conception of DC 2. I did think about it for a while I think 12 months at least is pretty sensible though to make sure the body is fully recovered etc. Personally I am 1 of 3, ie an odd number and I quite like it. I would like to have 3 def. I don't think DH would go as far as 4 but you never know.

Ses - I know what you mean about DS being 'little boy' now, so many people have commented on now. he's all grown up! I feel excited and sad all at the same time about him growing up Think that is pretty normal though.

CANT - that is very brave of you re the surrogacy thing. So generous too considering all you have been through. I know I couldn't do it. Well done for even entertaining the idea.

IDOB hasn't been on this pm has she, hope she is having a nice relax

GS- i think if i'd not gotten so far last time (before TTC for DD2) then i wouldn't put myself throguh it all after what i have been through with her... but knowing how close i was to actually giving a couple the gift of a child, i know its something i really want to do in my life. And handy to know a 3mth gap- thought it would be longer than that.... hmmm- making me re-consider such a big gap- but i'd defo need ruby off breastfeeding and walking first!! need her to be able to do a bit for herself just in case i get hyperemesis again.

also V. exciting about a new wagon ttc thread!! back to the old school wagon!! haha!!

So looks like there might be a few of us then next year!

Hooray for more 2ww and POAS

Yay!!! Plus temping and EWCM checking!!

I can almost tiem my cycle still- just got into such a habit of knowing where i was in my cycle from the 6mths i was tracking my cycle before ttc as a surrogate, then the 3mths for myself!!

I can but only because I am on the pill!!

We're trying that Shettles Method for a girl so I need to be able to pinpoint when I OV. So I think we will have a couple of months of using condoms after I come off the pill. I'm hoping Boden will be able to explain temping to me. Not quite sure what it all means.

OMG you lot, give a girl a break! Here I am lumbering around like a pregnant elephant, still waiting for this wagon baby to arrive and you lot are planning the next round??!!

The emotional rollercoaster of ttc is def. more thrilling than morning sickness though, SPD, swollen ankles, carpel tunnel syndrome, insomnia, piles, restless leg syndrome....err...did I miss anything??

Anyone tell I'm feeling a bit nervous about this one's arrival? DS is throwing wobblers like their going out of fashion - he's such a handful, I've no idea how I'm going to cope with his strops with a newborn as well . His favourite thing is finding heavy objects and lobbing them about, then running away for me and hiding little sod. He's broken the kitchen bin today, its been flung on the floor one too many times it would seem.

If anyone says the word 'no', he just flies off the handle, and there's only so many alternative ways to say it...

He used to be so chilled out, I can't see it improving when he realises the impact that baby is going to have on his life.

Been really busy, still haven't got DS room finished, its been a hell of a project and its close to being done now. This week is all about painting then next week, its carpet laying time.

But DH has to do all of it and he's really under pressure at work at the moment, with big projects (with big penalties) needing to be completed just before this baby arrives (at least, he hopes it doesn't arrive early!). We were away this weekend and he was able to rest quite well, including a lie-in each morning, we didn't go to bed late last night, yet he went to bed with DS tonight! He's actually re-appeared because he got an email on his bloody blackberry which he stupidly read so now he's back down here, working.

We need about a week, with DS away on holiday and DH with no work to do....to get on top of everything that I'd like needs to be done before baby arrives and its not going to happen.

Oh well, que sera sera and all that, I've got some clothes, nappies, a crib and some boobs so baby should survive OK! (Provided DS is kept away from it )

I'm rambling again aren't I, sorry...

Hi all,

I've had a lovely relaxing afternoon - thanks Gruff. I went shopping this morning and bought some nice PJs to wear after the birth, some toiletries for my hospital bag (just in case I don't get my home birth) and some very attractive big pants . I think my bag is just about packed now. I've just been lying on the sofa since then watching old episodes of Ghost Whisperer and reading gossip mags. I have barely moved but the baby hasn't stopped - I think she is running out of space to get comfy and she has been squirming about all day.

I can't believe you are all talking about the next baby already .

Glask - you do seem to attract them, we'll have to watch out in York .

Kayz - I will be trying shettles method too to have a girl (thats when you ttc leading up to ovulation and then stop before ovulation, right?) Be lovely to have 1 of each, although won't be bothered if end up with another boy. I am tracking cycles already as am doing natural family planning, cycles seem to be pretty textbook, ie 28 days long, ovulate CD 14. LOL at EWCM checking, I'm doing a fair bit of that at the mo to keep myself from getting pg!

Glask - wonder if we'll be cycle buddies as we were pg buddies! (I didnt have a cycle before!!)

STT - sorry you are still having probs. Hope DS calms down soon. You are not enjoying this pg too much are you?hope things get easier soon (not long to go now!)

Right, I should really go and do something useful...

ooh x posted IDOB - hooray for nice relaxing day! hooray for shopping too! I have to say, I bought big pants before birth too, and I just CANNOT give them up LOL they are just too comfy

GS - The pregnancy has been fine really, its the having a nearly 3 year old and an unfinished house that's the problem

LOL STT - I meant things in general as opposed to the pregnancy in particular.