Due March 2010 - just because I'm pregnant at Christmas doesn't mean I'm a taxi driver

[annamama]

... new thread for oldies and newbies due in March! ...

Morning - sorry long time lurk no time post. Had the most relaxing day yesterday putting up shelves and putting DS and DD's new toys into storage boxes so that they're not all over the lounge and said goodbye to some of the baby toys that have lurked around for too long. Will obviously just have to get them back out again soon but it's nice to have some spoaces on the windowsills again.

Wooden food seems to be the fave toys for DD and DS is obsessed with the disney cars he was given!

Evitas - great news re the scan. That's nice of the sonographer to say that you should be proud... I trust you will follow that advice!

Arcadie - well done tidying up toys!

Pacific - according to my extensive... hrm... research, too much vitamin A is only an issue with pure liver, there's not that much in the pate. It is definitely the listeria risk that makes it forbidden. The risk seems incredibly low though, doesn't it...

Happy new year everyone and bring on 2010 the year when our new babies will be born! (unless someone goes VERY overdue)

Annamama - Yes I saw that thread about getting the sex wrong, I bloody hope they got it right at my scan or else I am going to have a very boyish looking girl with all the boys stuff I have bought! I am about to paint the nursery blue too! Sonographer was very sure though and i definately saw his bits, but all this time later you do begin to doubt!!

Bluey - I have been in a mild panic about tomorrow given that I will be then be having a baby THIS YEAR

Happy New Year everyone!

AH, tis funny you should mention dd loving wooden food, arcadie. DD had a tray of (plastic, admittedly) fruits and veggies that came with a plastic knife. All could be chopped in half. Both her, and DS when he was old enough, would chop up food for ages. I think from memory there was a sandwich set, too; all the ingredients had little pieces of velcro so you could build these huge creations. From ELC, I wonder if they still sell them...

annamama I've been lurking on that 'wrong sex' thread and have to say despite the fact I've seen this babies bits VERY clearly it has worried me a little. Not in the sense of being disappointed if 'he' turns out to be a 'she' but more just... I've prepared (mentally and started practically) for another ds. Not to mention DP's Dad will be crushed - he already has three dgd's and is so excited to 'finally' get a dgs. Eh, what will be will be, but if the very clear penis and scrotum I saw at 23 weeks (and was seen by everyone at the 21 week scan too) has somehow managed to form itself into a fanjo, I'll be suitably impressed.

Oh my gosh. Is it really true that it'll be 2010 in 12 hours? But it can't be ten years since I mildly fretted about the millenuim bug screwing up...everything.

THis last week or so, bump is getting hiccups roughly three times a day and how bloody annoying it is! At first it was 'Awww, how sweet! He's got hiccups. Feel! That little tic, tic, tic, tic? He's got hiccups!' Then 'Ah, hiccups again' until eventually now it just bugs me. Especially when I feel them in my butt (as if you couldn't guess, he has them right now, and yes, in my butt).

How nice to see him again evitas (although I love the 3/4d imaging) - seems we're all making little bruisers of boys! Ditto scooby! We may just be able to form an awesome U12(months) rugby team at this rate

IWCAS I've never had a weight estimate before this pregnancy - it's only because I was measuring 4 weeks ahead of dates that they scanned me to check his size. As I understand it, it's not somethin that's routinely done unless there appears to be some ishooo. Speaking of which, EmlouT I'm thinking of you and hoping you relaxed/ate loads of fab food over christmas which in turn has helped bubs along.

bluey et al whom are working this week - Sorry! But as you rightly point out, maternity leave is fast approaching for all of you who work. Infact, the birth is rapidly becoming 'real' in my head. There's actualy gonna be a baby here very soon! (or two if you're pixie - ballet doesn't even stop for christmas?!)

Jas if it's any consolation, I dont think any of us are 'all there'. I guess it's true birds of a feather flock together. What are the odds that all the crazies would fall pregnant at the same time?!

Hey, dont you and I both (with the dodgy mother relationship). Enjoy the peace and space and... buy anything fun at the shops? I have a distinct lack of motivation to get out and shop (despite the sales and me being a bargain hunter extraordinaire!). Can't even be bothered to look online. Something is clearly Wrong!

db how you holding up? Have those horribly selfish unaware Il's left yet? I find it shocking they expect to be waited on! Sure, being used to having help at home is one thing, but you're a) pregnant with their gc and b) uh, not in their employ. Does Mr-Helpful-Advice fil not make the connection that you running yourself into the ground caring for them is probably not a good idea? Ok, annnnnd breathe! I'm getting worked up on your behalf!

caitni Hope you've kicked that cold in to touch by now! Ds has returned with a stinker so I'm praying it doesn't get me

As always, if I've missed someone, it's unintentional. Unless... it isn't.

I jest! It'll be nothing more sinister than pregnancy brain which seems to be getting somewhat worse.

Right, steak pie in fridge, I queued for 30min in freezing cold at 8am this morning for it at the local butcher's, so it'd better be as good as it's reputation suggests....

Hope you are all having a nice day.

Best wishes for a happy (and exciting ) New Year to all!

Ah, thank heaven, the Outlaws have gone out this afternoon to the V&A (this is the point I feel incredibly fortunate to live in London ('tis not alwasy my overriding feeling about London dwelling, I'll admit) and there is much entertainment to be had virtually on our doorstep.

Yesterday VERY trying as took them down to Wimbledon to visit the new house - very excited to see how things are coming along (they're tiling already, yay!) and I can almost see it becoming a house again... But because there's not enough room for pg me with dodgy hips in the back with another persn and DDs carseat and DFIL has a dodgy back so has to sit in front I had to drive both ways, and they're not dealing so well with the wet/cold weather, and they all ARGUE constantly (DH becomes as bad as they are when on their company) and especially in the car... Anyway, I'm glad it's done and I have some time to myself to clear up the fallout of having messy expansive guests in a small flat.

Although DSIL and girlfriend came over for breakfast, (that's full English for six and a half... phew) and I woke up with a stinking cold so part of me would like to join DD on our bed for a nap... But the house truly look slike a bomb-site and I have the outlaws laundry to sort/iron... so KBO and all that.

I don't honestly think they realise how demanding they are, or all the things which have to be/are done... and they're just the kind of people that need a lot of looking after - not least the 6 or 7 rounds of 'proper' coffee with hot milk that must be prepared daily... I guess if you're used to it just being invisibly prepared, served, and cleared away, you just don't give it much thought.

Oh, and to top it all, DFIL's newest idea as to the cause of DDs cough? House dust. He suggests if maybe we got a cleaner it would help... I'm just letting it go over my head, over my head, really I am... .

And breathe... Sorry for the rant, just bottle it all up, and really have nowhere to vent other than here, so you lot get it all. sorry 'bout that.

GTT results I imagine I'll get on tuesday when I see the consultant to talk about decisions regarding this birth after last time... I'm not so worried, I really don't think I have GD. Don't know why, I just don't...

Oh and we saw definite girl bits again on the scan on Christmas eve... so no worries about gender this end (I think DH may have secretly been hoping that she would have magically grown a penis since the last scan...)

Size wise, I think we'll always worry, too big, too small... I'm feeling optimistic this time that I may go into labour closer to my due date and that in that case DD2 may only be 8lbs 8oz... .

I too succumbed to pate on Christmas day, and half a glass of bubbly and a glass of mulled wine on boxing day. Naughty, naughty db .

No hiccups here (DD1 hiccupped constantly in utero, it did become quite irrititating! More so when she continued to hiccup constantly for the first six months of her life also) but DD2 is very active and has quite a punch/kick... more so that DD1. But I wonder if it has anything to do with my cravings for spicy food this pg...

If anyone tracks down this famous plastic/wooden fruit that can be 'cut' do post a link, would you? DD always wants to 'help' in the kitchen when it is least convenient, ans I think she'd love this...

Her best present, though was a mini keyboard and microphone (ELC again). She sits and bops along to the different drum beats, banging keys and singing 'Old Macdonald' etc. to a rhumba beat... [cute].

Anyway, breakfast washing up beckons. Oh joy, joy, joy. Maybe that box of After Eights will help...

2 more days... 2 more days...

db
xx

DB That all just sucks. Roll on being your own little family again!

Food suggestions [[http://www.melissaanddoug.com/dyn_prodlist.php?k=87136 here] or here

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Ah, thanks for the link arcadie (although I think you're being hard on yourself... we're none of us perfect but you're no defective piece of crap ). I swear DD's set was the fruit and veggies together in one larger box. I suppose it makes more money if you have to buy two sets though ;) That american site (I'm presuming; the dollars) looks cool but you have to be careful of not going over the limit for import tax.

But the reason I popped back was to say I don't know if those of you with itunes are aware they're running their 12 free download thingy again. Well, today is the film Lesbian Vampire Killers (which I meant to see, but didn't), so just a heads up for any fans of Corden and Horne.

I've not noticed any hiccups. Just kicking and moving about.

Tsk. Mother in laws (not that partner and I are married, but there is no term for her otherwise). She asked the other day if we'd decided on names, to which our response was the usual tight-lipped 'Yes' (actually, we haven't).

MIL: So you're not going to tell us then?
Us: No
MIL: I hope it's not going to be (goes on to list about 8 names she doesn't like)
Us: [poker faces and benign smiles]
MIL: Who's surname will it have?

Jeez. We said we weren't going to discuss it, but we still get grilled. Tsk again.

I'm off to neighbours for a quiet couple of hours drinking non-alcoholic ginger beer tonight. Probably back in house at 10pm and in bed before 12pm. I don't care about NYE. But I guess it has more significance this time because it's the first time we'll be in the birth year of our prospective babies. Happy new year everyone!

Manda Good point about the Melissa and Doug site - we actually got our in sterling through Amazon - I think pretty much all their stuff is available on the Amazon site.

Hi all, just posting via iPhone so will keep it short.
Couldn't look (more that I can't bear the unbelievably slow interweb here) at the sites but if you google Revilo, I know for sure they have plenty of wooden veg etc to slice up.
Have also pate-Ed it up a bit this Xmas, tho I agree with pacific who said about the vit a levels, ithought that was the issue? So which pate can I eat (if I ignore listeria issues?!) mm toast and pate
also, mulled wine shouldn't have any alcohol in it, it should have all pretty much burnt off by the time it reaches your lips. That's what my late great dad said and HE was a chef so there. Must have been more or less true...
Have been reading some of mums old childbirth books from the 80s which puts quite a lot of our modern worries into context methinks (and I know things change for a reason, but still)
caffeine it says; well it makes you jittery and is addictive but don't worry too much, just try and have a calm pg, if coffee helps you then fine..... (no mnetion of miscarriage rates)
and cigarettes it actually says, yes babies born to smokers are smaller but hey you have enough on your plate getting thru pg calmly, so if you need to smoke, smoke...!!!!!
Now I'm not about to down three espressos whilst chain smoking, but it did raise a wry smile!!

With you on the hiccuping baby, and more recently the I'm Going To Kick You In The Fanjo right as you snooze off to sleep....

Final thoughts from me, I Have Another Cold.... Harrumpf. Here's to a more healthy 2010!!!!

Have a wonderful time tonight, I'm hoping I get to bed before midnigt myself but that's because I'm grumpy and antisocial

Oooh! Thanks for the links Arcadie - a trp to the ELC then I reckon - was looking for a suitable present from DD2 to DD1, this might be it. What a simple but great idea...

Thankfully the outlaws won't be descending again after the birth - long-haul flights being prohibitively expensive . We'll next see them at DSIL's gay wedding in Cape Town next December...

I'd cope better if in my own house, I think, and am greatful that I'm only pregnant - last time they came (together) was for Christmas 07 when DD was 5 weeks old... BOY was THAT fun .

Three weeks of DFIL saying "when are you going to start giving her bottles? Your milk can't possibly satisfy a baby of that size..." and "but you can't go out to lunch/afternoon tea/whatever because you won't be able to feed the baby" followed by horrified/shocked expression when I said I'd been feeding DD in public since she was a week old and didn't have a problem with it... and then, every time she cried, "she's hungry - you need to give her a bottle" and then indignant silence when I refused. I mean, way to go to support the newly breastfeeding mother... AND he's a GP .

That, and christmas lunch for eight with a newborn... Oh, 'twas a great Christmas. Oh yes.

But moan moan moan. I'm actually boring myself now and will shut up about it all immmediately (and go and make a start on dinner).

Wanders off, muttering "2 more days, just 2 more days..."

db
xx

Hi everyone.

Happy new year (well maybe I'm being a bit "previous'). Can't believe this is my last one as a non-parent (well I hope anyway).

And DB I am you iron for your outlaws!! I barely iron for myself. Tell 'em all to go and fecking iron their own stuff and cook the dinner while they're at it.

Good news on the scan evitas.

I don't feel much movement most of the time, so when I feel the hiccups I love it. Keep thinking maybe I should get checked out, but then feel a movement. This little babs is definitely not kickboxing material.

Read that thread about the sex being wrong. Must admit I would be very disappointed now if I was having a boy as I'm so into the idea of my girl now. Disgraceful I know.

Bought a lovely red Stokke xplory (pram), carseat and a couple of real nappies (Teddies). Am driving myself crazy trying to figure out what real nappies to try and can't find any advisors locally. Arghhhhhhh!!

Who amongst us was a nappyadvisor again? Can I CAT you?

No plans for tonight - not a big NYE fan. Will just go down to the seafront for the fireworks at midnight with de fella.

On that note have a ball tonight everyone!

Oh yeah, I also bought a gorgeous plum striped outfit for babs, along with a beautiful plum wrapover cardigan (all from la Redoubte).

All to (wait for it...) go with my own plum striped nursing pjs and plum wallpaper in the bedroom for the photo opps post-birth. Oh dear...SHALLOW!!!!! DH wonders how anyone is going to distinguish us from the wall.

Happy New Year!

I haven't managed to read all your posts - I've got the cold to end all colds, so I'm supposed to be in bed.

DH is taking the DC out tonight and I was supposed to be going too, but he says I'd better stay here and concentrate on getting better. If I hadn't spent years planning my bump minimising outfit with glitter, I might think that he is being lovely. . .

Anyway, I'm going to find some very unhealthy food to share with the twins - I'm definitely eating for three now! See you all next year. . .

Hi all

Just popping in to say Happy Hogmanay! And thanks to all for birthday wishes a couple of days ago. Had a nice day, meal out, bit of a walk and a relaxing evening. And the good news is my big birthday/Christmas present for this year was...a laptop! My passport to EVEN MORE MN-ing in 2010 I think!! I'm v excited about it. Although my DH may be less so when I'm glued to the screen chatting with you guys every evening!

Anyway, my Bro and SIL are here with my parents so I'd better go and entertain.

Have a lovely NYE everyone, speak to you again in 2010!

H x

Just popping in to say happy new year to everyone . Hope everyone has a lovely time, whatever you get up to. Soon our babies will be coming this year

We're off to a friend's for dinner but it's only around the corner so I can pop home early if I need to (head cold from hell still going strong so if it weren't for paracetamol I doubt I'd be willing to leave the flat ).

Will catch up properly tomorrow

xxx

Just popping in to wish a happy new year to everyone . Hope everyone has a lovely time, whatever you get up to.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all !!

I think I know what we are all wishing for... .

Hope you had a nice evening/night. We had lots of laughs with some friends, watched Jools after midnight and made it to bed at half 2 - you have no idea how impressive that is for me ! Had 1 or 2 glasses of champagne as well - good evening all round.

Am I the first one up this morning? Oh well, I did have have to have children....

Nappy new year!

Happy new year! A very early night for us - our guests looked at their watches at about 12:25 and we were in bed by 1! Sweet sweet sleep!

I went to bed about quarter to five... but wasn't asleep until six thanks to a combo of baby hiccups and DPs dog digging around under the bed.

We didn't do anything, stayed in, watched tv, talked about crap that made us laugh... DP was drinking, I didn't. How I stayed awake so long I'm not sure. Infact, I kinda do. I'm amazing at staying awake for marathon amounts of time (I would often take a 12 hours overtime shift directly following working a 12 hour shift - with travelling each way, I was up, awake and out of the house for 27 hours +. All natural too! Of course, I'd crash for a good 16hour sleep afterwards!). Although I seem to remember after DS was born and I didn't (read couldn't) sleep because I was so high on that 'omg, look, I just made that!' feeling, by the third night I was kinda hallucinating!

Here's hoping the new year brings us everything we deserve; not least quick, almost painless labours with perfectly behaved little bundles at the end of it

Happy New Year one and all!

Happy New Year everyone!

My New Year's Resolution is to have a baby! Oh look, I'm 31 weeks pregnant, that's handy!

Sat up with my folks to watch Jools but mum and I eventually left DH and my dad drinking whisky at about half 1. Thankfully DD didn't creep into our room til 8.30am but I still feel a bit tired today. And I think DD is getting bored/suffering with the cold/going stir crazy after a few days of same old, same old and is being quite cranky today...ah the joys. Kind of looking forward to the snow thawing and getting back to routine now! But that's how I feel every year on the 1st of January - Christmas is over? Then let's get back to normal, people!

Never mind 'we'll be having our babies this year' - how about some of us could be having our babies NEXT MONTH???!!! If we go early, that is! Now that's a scary thought!

db I feel for you. My parents are fortunately quite easy houseguests and my ILs, luckily, live in the same city (or I would possibly go insane if they had to stay with us). But even then I get a bit 'arrgh' when I've got people round our house all the time. I agree with whoever said you should down tools, put your feet up and let them heat their own blimmin' coffee milk!!

anna LOL at your 'premature labour'/pg fart in the airport and glad you had a good Swedish Christmas.

manda glad you're ok after the Christmas drama too. Hope your DD and DS had a nice time even though they weren't with you. And your bed does sound AMAZING. You're making me want to go to the nearest home department and spend a fortune!

evitas glad the scan was good - must be exciting to get another glimpse of the wee one at this stage.

to everyone else in a Happy 2010 manner.

Have a good 1st Jan! xxx

DB Your in-laws sound like the kind of people who make bad sitcoms seem implausible because no-one can be that crass.. Fun times.